As I Lay Dying · Character

Mrs. Bundren

Anse's mother, mentioned but not appearing.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Bundren

First appearance: anse

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Addie’s monologue reaches its emotional and psychological peak when she confesses that she whipped her student…

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