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The Sound and the Fury · Character
Charlie
A man who kisses Caddy in the swing, seen by Benjy.
minor
First appearance: april seventh 1928
Charlie first appears in 0000 april seventh 1928.
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- Minor Characters and Acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Compson Family and Household
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This scene is the dramatic climax because it crystallizes the Compson family’s central crisis: the complete br…
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