Race Criticism Analysis
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- inequality and the American culture
- Lois Tyson's description of African American criticism
- Milloy's criticism
- Conclusion
Abstract
Sandra Milloy's race criticism of The Sound and the Fury focuses almost exclusively on Dilsey and draws conclusions from her flawed interactions with two families: the white Compson household and her own African-American one. Milloy sees Dilsey as one of the most celebrated black mammies in Faulkner's novels because of her status as the family's keystone, holding each of the fragile parts together as long as she is able. Because of her large role, however, Milloy seems to argue that Dilsey has in turn neglected her own family and is unduly harsh towards them. This is why Dilsey is shown placing a Bible in Mrs. Compson's hands, though it is apparent she is feigning her illness, and will not even tend to her rheumatic husband Roskus. Milloy sees this as a betrayal of her family, and presents an almost ironical account of her: introducing her as one of Faulkner's strongest black female characters and then spending the rest of her essay tearing her down. This is done in almost the same manner as the Compsons; they do, in a way, respect Dilsey's authority, but cannot see past her race or acknowledge her as an equal, or a person. They realize her vital role to the family, yet do not want to outwardly acknowledge her status.
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