The Sound and the Fury- Blog 3

"The Sound and the Fury" is the finest example of stream of consciousness, and Faulkner takes the concept of transforming thought into speech to new levels. The novel is difficult to comprehend at points, mainly because characters' minds often shift from past to present- sometimes in between sentences. Quentin is established as authentic through this literary technique. Readers are able to feel his sorrow and quickly realize how significant a role the loss of Caddy's purity plays in his daily life.

The influence of stream of consciousness dictates that my original piece must be deeply personal. It must follow Quentin's every reaction, and voice-overs will be used liberally to indicate his thoughts. Flashbacks are important for the screenplay to achieve maximum effect. Even as the lonely Quentin wanders around Harvard and the Massachusetts area, the presence of Caddy should be felt throughout.