Benjy's chapter is told from the perspective of a mentally retarded man. Due to his disability, he has no sense of time. All his memories blend together. However, he is aware of the impending downfall of the family, but he cannot communicate this problem to them because he is impaired.
Quentin's chapter is ruled by time. Quentin is haunted by the ticking of his grandfather's watch, counting down the seconds until he dies. Nonetheless, Quentin in stuck in the past at the time in which he is trying to come up with a solution to Caddy's pregnancy.
Jason narrates his chapter mean-spiritedly, reflecting him as an individual. Conflict is rife throughout this chapter.
Dilsey's chapter contains by far the most imagery. Faulkner paints the scenes with great detail, a stark contrast to the other three chapters. The images in the chapter create a sense of peace, false though it may be.
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