Blog 4
In "As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner, the narrative style is characterized by many literary techniques that challenge traditional storytelling conventions by mixing up the chronology of events and removing developments in the story. Despite this unconventional approach, it’s still possible to decipher the narrative pattern of the hero's journey within the novel. The changing of perspectives throughout the novel also helps to show the different journeys of all of the main characters. The narrative pattern of the hero's journey is evident in "As I Lay Dying" through the call to adventure and crossing the threshold. The Bundren family embarks on a journey to transport their deceased mother, Addie, to her burial place. This call to adventure serves as the trigger for the entire narrative. The family members are summoned to confront their individual challenges and selfish motives in order to undergo personal transformations. As t...