Blog #2:
Benjy is the constant presence in the novel, and a fairly trivial part of the family. However, his over-simplified narration leads us to conclusions instead of forcing them upon us as we read. This provides even more insight than I would get if the book were spoon-fed to me. His age and the time of year obviously relate to Jesus Christ. In a way, Benjy can relate to Jesus; Jesus was the "only begotten son", and Christians learn more from his teachings than any other part of the bible. Benjy can be considered "begotten" also due to his mental retardation. Despite this fact, I learned a lot from him about the world that he lives in and his perspective.