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See reviews for the individual works. I was most interested, particularly in my second reading of _The Sound and the Fury_, to note that Faulkner used social inequities as sources of much of the conflict and tension in his novels. There are significant social inequities between women and men, African Americans and European Americans, and between economic classes. The class-lines seem particularly interesting and fruitful for him in these early works. Faulkner delved deep into the complex web of class differences, exploring how they shaped the lives and fates of his characters. The disparities in wealth, power, and opportunity not only created external conflicts but also internal struggles within the characters. By highlighting these social inequities, Faulkner was able to paint a vivid and poignant picture of the society of his time. His works serve as a powerful critique of the existing social order and a call for greater equality and justice. Overall, Faulkner's use of social inequities as a central theme in his novels adds depth and complexity to his works, making them relevant and thought-provoking even today.