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The Sound and the Fury · Character

Queenie

The Compson family's horse.

minor

First appearance: april seventh 1928

Queenie first appears in 0000 april seventh 1928.

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MBMaury BascombLULusterCCCaddy CompsonDGDilsey GibsonT.T.P.QUQueenie

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  • Other

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  • Minor Characters and Acquaintances
  • Compson Family and Household
  • Protagonist

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