ENGL 3550 Lecture Notes - Narration, William Faulkner, Quentin Compson
26 Jan 2013
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Significance of pronouns -> she, he, they dominating. This narrator s attention is other-directed: see predominance of third person pronouns (both singular and plural) Pauline s attention is directed to other people (obsessed with fleur) First story told is completely focussed on fleur -> pauline comes into the story as a follower. Use of first person pronouns -> story of misshepeshu. ): you (second person plural singular or plural. I?) of nanapush s use of you : pauline is not addressing a specific listener. Signs of alienation from self and search authoritative position (or alliance with authoritative group) Unlike nanapush, lack of bond with next generation (or any listener) Disconnection, confusion (it is not clear where she sits) Reader in background, not connected to story, reader diminished. Can read pauline s use of the pronoun you as a conversation or as herself and her own fears. Pauline s own name: christian root (jesus disciple paul)
