Santy Claus Quotes
"What is it." Caddy said. "Did you think it wold be Christmas when I came home from school. Is that what you thought. Christmas is the day after tomorrow. Santy Claus, Benjy. Santy Claus. Come on, let's run to the house and get warm." She took my hand and we ran through the bright rustling leaves. "
This quote reveals two very important aspects of the novel. First, Benjamin's lack of a concept of time, and secondly how vivid and endearing his memories of his sister Caddy are. Benjamin, who is mentally challenged, has trouble distinguishing between the past and the present. That is why, although these events took place many years prior to where the novel opens, the characters speak as though it is taking place in the present. The second clue
This quote reveals two very important aspects of the novel. First, Benjamin's lack of a concept of time, and secondly how vivid and endearing his memories of his sister Caddy are. Benjamin, who is mentally challenged, has trouble distinguishing between the past and the present. That is why, although these events took place many years prior to where the novel opens, the characters speak as though it is taking place in the present. The second clue