Benjy reflects on the past constantly. This is because there is no separation between the past and the present to him. His memories and his current observations blend into one existence. Various stimuli in Benjy's world conjure up memories that intermingle with the present.
Quentin, however, seems stuck entirely in the past. In fact, he is completely focused on the moment when he comes to face Caddy's loss of virginity. Quentin's day-to-day actions reflect his infatuation with this specific moment. Eventually, the burden of this moment accumulates to the point where Quentin has no option but to end his life.
Jason reflects on the past far less than the previous characters. However, he is bound to the past in that he focuses on his loss of a job at the bank due to Caddy's divorce. This action of the past occupies a space in the back of Jason's mind, creating resentment and bitterness within him.
As the fourth and final chapter is written from a third person point of view (though it surrounds Dilsey), it does not reflect upon the past explicitly. However, many of the events taking place in the present time of the chapter are affected by and sometimes even allude to events of the past.
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