# Samson — As I Lay Dying character guide

> Samson in As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Samson, Mr. Samson

**First appearance:** 0030-samson

## Who they are

Farmer who briefly hosts the Bundrens and observes their odd behavior.

## In the story

### [Samson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/as_i_lay_dying_se/chapters/samson)

Narrator and host; offers lodging and advice, observes the Bundrens' behavior with a mix of practicality and bewilderment.

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