Benjy's section is so, so, so much about Caddy - about how he depends and relies on her, how he needs her. But Benjy is also mentally retarded. His obsession with Caddy comes across to the reader as both sad and endearing. Quentin's section now shows an even greater obsession with Caddy. Yet this obsession I can't comprehend. Siblings are protective over their siblings, sure. But this is taking that to a whole new level. Stop obsessing over your sister's virginity! Stop caring if she kisses other guys! That's not normal protective-brother-behavior. Quentin is positively consumed by Caddy and her purity. It's almost like he's in love with her... almost... but I'm not sure if that's it. He tried a suicide pact (sort of ish?) with Caddy. And then later on killed himself. I find that very interesting; he revealed his suicidal behavior to Caddy, while he excluded everyone else. Is Caddy the ultimate reason Quentin commits suicide? Is he in love with her - or is he just too enamored with her? Part of me thinks maybe he's not romantically interested in his sister; maybe I'm just missing something with Q. I hope I am. Incestuous feelings make a character so unlikable.
Oh, and P.S. I second Gabby's post. The little Italian girl was there WAY too long not to mean something. She must be a symbol - I don't know for what either, though.
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