Compson Family

The Compson Family is a fictional Southern family created by writer William Faulkner, central to his novel "The Sound and the Fury." They are a once-prominent white Southern family experiencing decline due to internal conflicts, outdated values, and personal tragedies. The story explores their struggles with identity, pride, and the changing world around them, illustrating themes of loss, memory, and decay. Through their complex relationships and varied perspectives, Faulkner depicts the broader social and cultural changes impacting the American South in the early 20th century.