Dec 30, 2009

The Sound and the Fury | Chronology of Major Events

circa 1889—The birth of Quentin Compson.

circa 1891—The birth of Candace (Caddy) Compson.

circa 1893—The birth of Jason IV Compson.

April 7, 1895—The birth of Benjamin Compson (formerly "Maury," called "Benjy").

Fall 1898—The death of Damuddy.

circa 1900—Benjamin Compson’s name changed from "Maury Compson."

April 25, 1910—The marriage of Candace Compson to Herbert Head.

May 1910—The castration of Benjamin Compson after he runs after some young girls.

June 2, 1910—The date of the narration in Part Two of...