"As I Lay Dieing"

After reading the first part of William Faulkner "As I Lay Dieing" I really started to like the way each chapter was told by a certain character. I really enjoyed getting the insight views and thoughts of each character and not only this but outsiders views on certain characters as well. It really helped me to understand and relate to the characters, which made the reading more personal and more exciting to read. One particular part that really stuck out to me in the first section of this book was the fact that the oldest son of Addie, Cash, who is preparing Addie's coffin not only while she is sick and dieing, but yet right outside of her very own window of the room she is laying in "dieing". I find this part to be very interesting and even though I can't seem to put a finger on what could be the reasoning behind building one's coffin while they are alive and right outside there window is, I am anxious for an explanation. As if it isn't enough that somebody is dieing they have to be reminded everyday by their son building a box that will be where one lays when dead and buried into the ground. I found this part to not only be disturbing, but simply cruel.