23 English eng Watson, Jay Contributor <p data-start="592" data-end="908">The article explores how reading the works of William Faulkner can move beyond passive interpretation toward <span data-start="701" data-end="711" style="">praxis</span>, meaning reflective and transformative action. It argues that Faulkner’s complex narrative structures—fragmented time, multiple perspectives, and moral ambiguity—force readers into an active role. Rather than simply understanding the text, readers are challenged to confront ethical and social questions, especially those related to history, race, and responsibility in the American South. The author suggests that reading Faulkner becomes a form of engagement with reality, where interpretation leads to critical awareness and potentially to action. Ultimately, the article positions Faulkner not just as a literary figure but as a catalyst for <span data-start="1360" data-end="1408" style="">ethical reflection and intellectual practice</span>, linking literature to real-world concerns.</p> The Johns Hopkins University Press Fall 1998 pdf ISSN 0884-2949 Literary Studies And Now What's to Do: Faulkner, Reading, Praxis mixed material The Johns Hopkins University Press