The Sound and the Fury- Blog 4

In Quentin's section- "June Second, 1910" - several events take place, and there were difficult decisions involving what to include and what to omit. Quentin reflects on many encounters, but only a few are instrumental in shaping his life. He is a southern gentleman, and his sense of right and wrong is especially advanced. Classmates tend to label him and his less-than-supportive father claims that virginity is overrated and unimportant. His concern for time is something difficult to carry over to screenplay format. A ticking watch is initially captivating, but the point comes across shortly after. With limited space, there are two major areas of focus.

The first is obviously, his obsession with Caddy. Quentin feels required to save her from misery, but his compassion leads him to suicide. Two encounters- one with Dalton Ames and one with Caddy alone- will emphasize her importance and provide tension within the screenplay. As previously mentioned, the misguided attempts of Jason III to send Quentin in the right direction backfire. He will not appear in the screenplay, but his voice-overs will be interspersed to include his importance in dictating the path of Quentin's life.