The correct answer is D. Darl’s narratives can be more eloquent, and sometimes report mysteriously on things he could not have witnessed first-hand.
Throughout the novel As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner, Darl’s narratives are distinguished by their eloquence and their ability to convey the thoughts and feelings of the characters around him, often reporting on things that he could not have witnessed directly. For example, in one chapter, Darl describes the thoughts of a buzzard that is circling overhead, even though he could not possibly know what the bird is thinking. This narrative technique sets Darl apart from the other characters in the novel, whose perspectives are more limited and focused on their own experiences and perceptions.
Option A is incorrect because while Darl is certainly a significant character in the novel, there is no evidence to suggest that he is a direct stand-in for Faulkner, nor that his narratives discuss things that happened in real life.
Option B is incorrect because Darl’s narratives often report on things that he did not witness first-hand, as discussed above.
Option C is incorrect because while Darl is certainly affected by Addie’s death, the other characters in the novel are also deeply affected by her passing, and there is no evidence to suggest that they are more resigned to her death than Darl is.