From the belly of the whale 🐳

       Although the Bundren's intentions may appear noble at first, their foolish actions, selfish motives, and absurd decisions make the Bundren clan a crazy collection of clownish goobers, not heros. Despite having some heroic intentions, the execution of their goals often proves disastrous and at times so tragic it is ironic. One example of this is the Bundren's goal that leads to their journey, to take their  mother to be buried where they promised her they would. Their goal seems heroic but due to the multiple perspectives we learn that they all have alternative reasons for wanting to go on the journey. At least for me, this made the Bundren's seem less heroic and more selfish. Additionally, the brutal mutilation and decomposition of Addie's body, and the measely eigth word mention of her burial showed the Bundren's lack of care for their wife and mother due to their preoccupation with their own wants.      We see other examples of not so her...