Thursday, March 15, 2012
mystery
The novel overall has an overwhelming sense of mystery and intrigue. The characters and plot embody the theme of mystery. Like we discussed in class on Tuesday, the first chapter set a sort of outline for the remainder of the novel, which I found an interesting tactic. Each consequent chapter has fleshed out the outline and given us more information, but not enough to give away what the big secret is. I like how Faulkner does this - it not only keeps the novel interesting (unlike MD) and avoids slow sections, but it makes me want to read more. In addition, it provides leniency to speculate what is going to happen - which is also fun. Charcater development and plot are able to grow throughout the novel and I don't believe we will fully understand the characters until we find out what the big secret is - because obviously it has defined who the characters are.
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Mystery plays a huge part in this novel. The vagueness of the opening chapter gives the reader insight into what is to come, while leaving enough mystery to keep the reader engaged and interested in the specific plot details to come. The mystery surrounding Thomas Sutpen’s origins, arrival, and intentions are also very prevalent up to this point in the novel. While no one in town knows for sure where Sutpen came from or why he came to Jefferson, but the mystery of it all leads townsfolk to assume the worst. Other than the fight club, which Sutpen participates in himself, we have not seen anything confirming Sutpen’s dubious nature.
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