Discussion Questions, Faulkner's As I Lay Dying

1. Why does Vardaman attack Dr. Peabody's horses with a stick?

2. How and why does Vardaman vandalize Addie's coffin?

3. Why, according to Cash, does he make Addie's coffin "on the bevel"?

4. What is the source of major disagreement between Jewel and Anse as the family sets out for Jefferson?

5. Why does Samson tell Jewel, "You cant buy no feed from me" on p. 708?