Caroline Compson — The Sound and the Fury Character Profile

About Caroline Compson

Jason's mother, described as bitter and resentful. She resides in the large family house alongside other relatives and staff, forming part of the household's dynamic but with no specific actions detailed in the summary.

Character Facts

Played by

Françoise Rosay

Appears in

The Sound and the Fury (1959)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Sound and the Fury

• Jason Compson (Yul Brynner)
• Quentin Compson / Narrator (Joanne Woodward)
• Caddy Compson (Margaret Leighton)
• Ben Compson (Jack Warden)
• Dilsey (Ethel Waters)
• Charlie Busch (Stuart Whitman)
• Earl Snopes (Albert Dekker)
• Howard Compson (John Beal)
• Luster (Steven Perry)
• T.P. (Bill Gunn)
• Job (Roy Glenn)
• Boy (uncredited) (Gary Diamond)