# The Sound and the Fury — Character guide

> Key figures in The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner.

- [Benjy Compson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/benjy_compson.md): The mentally disabled youngest Compson son, whose fragmented narration opens the book.
- [Quentin Compson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/quentin_compson.md): The sensitive, tormented eldest Compson son, obsessed with honor and his sister Caddy.
- [Jason Compson IV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/jason_compson_iv.md): The bitter, cynical third Compson son who runs the household after his father's death.
- [Caddy Compson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/caddy_compson.md): The beloved but fallen Compson sister, central to her brothers' obsessions.
- [Dilsey Gibson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/dilsey_gibson.md): The steadfast Compson family cook and maid, a pillar of stability and faith.
- [Mr. Compson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/jason_compson_iii.md): The alcoholic, philosophical father of the Compson children.
- [Caroline Compson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/caroline_compson.md): The hypochondriac, self-pitying Compson matriarch.
- [Luster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/luster.md): Dilsey's grandson who cares for Benjy in the present-day sections.
- [Maury Bascomb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/maury_bascomb.md): Caroline's brother, a shiftless and scheming relative living with the Compsons.
- [Versh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/versh.md): Dilsey's son, who looked after the Compson children when they were young.
- [T.P.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/tp.md): Dilsey's son who cared for Benjy during Quentin's youth.
- [Miss Quentin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/miss_quentin.md): Caddy's rebellious daughter, raised by the Compsons.
- [Roskus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/roskus.md): Dilsey's husband and the Compson family coachman.
- [Spoade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/spoade.md): A Harvard friend of Quentin's from the South.
- [Gerald Bland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/gerald_bland.md): A wealthy, arrogant Harvard student who antagonizes Quentin.
- [Mrs. Bland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/mrs_bland.md): Gerald's doting mother who accompanies him at Harvard.
- [Julio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/julio.md): A Mexican man who chases Quentin after an incident with his sister.
- [Herbert Head](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/herbert_head.md): Caddy's wealthy but dishonorable husband.
- [Charlie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/charlie.md): A man who kisses Caddy in the swing, seen by Benjy.
- [Natalie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/nat.md): A girl Quentin kissed as a child, causing Caddy's jealousy.
- [Damuddy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/damuddy.md): The Compson children's grandmother, who died when they were young.
- [Mrs. Patterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/mrs_patterson.md): A neighbor woman with whom Uncle Maury had an affair.
- [Deacon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/deacon.md): A black porter at Harvard who befriends Southern students.
- [Doc Wright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/doc_wright.md): A local doctor mentioned in the Compson household.
- [Uncle Job](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/uncle_job.md): An elderly black man working for the Compsons.
- [Anse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/anse.md): A man who works for the Compsons or is a local hand.
- [Louis Hatcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/louis_hatcher.md): An old black man who tells stories to the Compson children.
- [Fancy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/fancy.md): A horse or mule mentioned in the narrative.
- [Prince](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/prince.md): A horse owned by the Compsons or a neighbor.
- [Miss Daingerfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/miss_daingerfield.md): A woman from the town, possibly a teacher.
- [Nancy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/nancy.md): A minor female character mentioned in passing.
- [Beller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sound_and_the_fury_se/characters/beller.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.

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