The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. CliffsNotes on As I Lay Dying takes you into the lives of not one, but several narrators in this novel about the value of life. The central problem of the novel involves the reasons for Addie's request to be buried and why her family defies fire and water to fulfill it. This study guide will guide you through the plot of the novel and through the process of analyzing each character's problems and motivations. Other features that help you study include* Information on the life and background of William Faulkner* A character list to help clarify relationships among the many narrators* Analysis and commentary on each section of the book* Critical essays* In-depth character analyses* Review questions and suggested essay topics Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

 

 

There are 72 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company .

A Fullbright scholar at the University of Vienna, JAMES L. ROBERTS was Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He taught extensively at major universities throughout the world.

This book has the following chapters: Life and Background. Structure and Narrative Technique. List of Narrator-Characters. Analysis and Commentary. Sections 1-5. Sections 6-10. Sections 11-14. Sections 15-23. Sections 24-27. Sections 28-38. Sections 39-41. Sections 42-44. Sections 45-47. Sections 48-51. Sections 52-54. Sections 55-59. Addie Bundren and the Birth of Her Children. Darl and Addie Bundren: A General Interpretation. Notes on Main Characters. Faulkner's Style and Imagery. Review Questions. Theme Topics. Selected Bibliography.