1. Theme Descriptions of As I Lay
... , her family is affected in a way that allows them to question and analyze who they really are. In As I Lay Dying, William Faulkner explores the impermanence of existence and identity. ("SparkNotes") Faulkner's master-theme is the inescapable need for man to find communal ties, which the individual's selfhood depends upon. The Faulkner hero must move from his original solitude if he ... ...
- Word Count: 1564
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School