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The Sound and the Fury · Character

Uncle Job

An elderly black man working for the Compsons.

minor

Also known as old Job, Job, Old man Job

First appearance: april seventh 1928

Uncle Job's tie to Jason Compson IV is one of the pressures that moves The Sound and the Fury—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Uncle Job first appears in 0000 april seventh 1928.

With Jason Compson IV (professional): Uncle Job is a Black employee at Jason's hardware store, enduring Jason's racist and condescending attitude. With Jason Compson IV (professional): Uncle Job is a Black employee at Jason's hardware store, enduring Jason's racist and condescending attitude. With Jason Compson IV (professional): Uncle Job is a Black employee at Jason's hardware store, enduring Jason's racist and condescending attitude.

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JCJason Compson IVEAEarlLULusterCCCaroline CompsonCCCaddy CompsonUJUncle Job

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

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

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See Uncle Job in april seventh 1928
See Uncle Job in april seventh 1928