Wednesdays, September 10, 17
3:30 to 5:00

ISU Career Center Room 106

Cost: $15 Limit: 16

Join Rose-Hulman’s Dr. Caroline Carvill for a deep dive into the complex, compelling world of William Faulkner through one of his most inventive and influential novels, As I Lay Dying. This Southern Gothic masterpiece tells the story of the Bundren family’s journey to bury their matriarch, Addie, as narrated by 15 distinct first-person voices. Through shifting perspectives, Faulkner explores themes of grief, family, identity, and the struggle to communicate. This course examines the novel’s innovative narrative structure, rich symbolism, and enduring cultural relevance. Whether new to Faulkner or revisiting a classic, this discussion promises insight and discovery.