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As I Lay Dying · Character
Mrs. Tull
Vernon Tull's mother, mentioned in passing.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Tull
First appearance: tull
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Addie’s monologue reaches its emotional and psychological peak when she confesses that she whipped her student…
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