The Development of Darl

In Faulkner's As I Lay Dying, the oldest of the Bundren family, Darl, speaks first. Even through this first chapter, Darl's character is developed and the readers get a better understanding of what he believes. In the opening chapter of the book, it is evident that Darl does not like visitors in his home because he feels that they are just watching his mother die. It is also demonstrated that Darl and his mother share a special kind of bond, but this is not directly stated. He wants the best for his mother and wants her to be at peace, and feels that having guests over is disturbing that peace. Darl's relationships with his other family members are not as special to him as his with his mother, but upon reading it is discovered that there is a sense of hatred among the family. They all have issues with each other.
Darl's character is developed especially through the first couple chapters that he is the narrator. These chapters are clearer than the rest of the family's because his thoughts are clearly organized, which allow the readers to understand his perspective and how he feels about certain topics, particularly his mother's death.