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The Sound and the Fury · Character

Dan

The Compson family's dog.

minor

First appearance: april seventh 1928

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JCJason Compson IVT.T.P.RORoskusDGDilsey GibsonBCBenjy CompsonDADan

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  • Compson Family and Household

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