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The Sound and the Fury Character Relationship Map

Explore the relationships between Caddy Compson, Benjy Compson, Quentin Compson, Jason Compson IV, Dilsey Gibson, and the other major characters in The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner.

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Spoilers: this map covers the whole book.

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Sister ofSister ofSister ofMother ofBrother ofBrother ofBrother ofCares forCares forCares forCares forMother ofMother ofMother ofMother ofFather ofFather ofFather ofFather ofNiece ofNiece ofNiece ofGuardian ofCaddy CompsonBenjy CompsonQuentin CompsonJason Compson IVDilsey GibsonMiss QuentinCaroline CompsonJason Compson III

Key characters

  • Caddy Compson
  • Benjy Compson
  • Quentin Compson
  • Jason Compson IV
  • Dilsey Gibson
  • Miss Quentin
  • Caroline Compson
  • Jason Compson III

Key relationships

Caddy Compson → Benjy Compson
Sister of
Caddy Compson → Quentin Compson
Sister of
Caddy Compson → Jason Compson IV
Sister of
Caddy Compson → Miss Quentin
Mother of
Benjy Compson → Quentin Compson
Brother of
Benjy Compson → Jason Compson IV
Brother of
Quentin Compson → Jason Compson IV
Brother of
Dilsey Gibson → Benjy Compson
Cares for
Dilsey Gibson → Quentin Compson
Cares for
Dilsey Gibson → Jason Compson IV
Cares for
Dilsey Gibson → Miss Quentin
Cares for
Caroline Compson → Caddy Compson
Mother of
Caroline Compson → Benjy Compson
Mother of
Caroline Compson → Quentin Compson
Mother of
Caroline Compson → Jason Compson IV
Mother of
Jason Compson III → Caddy Compson
Father of
Jason Compson III → Benjy Compson
Father of
Jason Compson III → Quentin Compson
Father of
Jason Compson III → Jason Compson IV
Father of
Miss Quentin → Benjy Compson
Niece of
Miss Quentin → Quentin Compson
Niece of
Miss Quentin → Jason Compson IV
Niece of
Jason Compson IV → Miss Quentin
Guardian of

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