As I Lay Dying Chapter summaries

Section 1 - 7

As I Lay Dying is written in a non-linear manner and is told from the perspective of 15 narrators, which chiefly include the …

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Section 8 - 14

Tull

He reassures Anse that Jewel and Darl will return soon, while Anse is fixated on the journey to Jefferson as he …

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Section 15 - 21

Vardaman

Cash works on the coffin, which causes Vardaman to be quite upset. Dewey Dell tries to cheer him up by talking to …

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Section 22 - 30

Cash

Cash tries to explain to a family member that the Coffin has not balanced for it to be put on the wagon, but the family …

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Section 31 - 40

Tull

Vernon Tull watches the Bundrens make for the riverside with the submerged bridge and follows them with his mule. He …

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Section 41 - 50

Whitfield

The Preacher has held onto the secret of his affair with Addie for a long time, and when he hears that she is on …

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Section 51 - 59

Vardaman

Jewel sustains a serious burn to his back, and Cash’s leg continues to deteriorate. His feet turn completely black, …

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