Discussion Questions, Faulkner's As I Lay Dying

1. What does Darl describe as "a cubistic bug," and what does he mean by that (748)?

2. Why does Dewey Dell suddenly make the wagon stop as they approach Jefferson?

3. Why does a man pull a knife on Jewel as they approach Jefferson?

4. What is Cash's reasoning as he decides on the merits of sending Darl to Jackson?

5. Why does Anse insist on borrowing the spades himself instead of sending Darl or Jewel for them?

6. How does Anse pay for a new set of teeth?