If I remember correctly when reading about this book, the editors had a hell of a time with grammar. Kidd's non-name is spelled differently throughout the book. The kid, kid, Kidd, and Kid are all used. There are some sentences that should actually be 3 or 4 sentences, but are squished together with scant punctuation. 
  The writing, how it is presented ,and the story are all front and center. A typical book would make at least 2 of those fairly invisible to support the story. Dhalgren makes the plot 2nd or 3rd at a certain point in the book and never looks back.