The Sound and the Fury Lesson Plan

Miss Quentin's Story

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will creatively engage with the novel's perspective

Structure:

As stringent as Jason is in his narrative, it's clear that he does not fully explain or understand Miss Quentin. As a result, it's not always clear who Miss Quentin is and why she does what she does.

For this assignment, students will explore events from Miss Quentin's perspective.

Re-read the scene in the novel in which Jason bullies Miss Quentin to sign over the check sent by Caddy.

Ask students to write a diary entry that describes that scene from Miss Quentin's perspective.

After approximately 15 mins, ask 2-3...