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A Rose For Emily

William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” is a dynamic story about the life and times of Emily Grierson. The story takes place in the post-Civil War era. The writing style presents the story and events in non-chronological order. Faulkner uses hidden meanings and symbolism in his writing of this short story. He is actually drawing the reader a picture of the Old South and how Miss Emily refuses to adapt to the New South. The story’s narrator is one of the townspeople, who represent the ever-changing New South. Throughout this story, Emily refuses to accept that the south is changing and continues to live in the past. “A Rose for Emily” is chock full of symbolism. Faulkner uses symbolism to reflect the change in Miss Emily’s position in society, the physical degradation of Miss Emily and her house, her inability to accept change and her everlasting love for Homer Baron,

The story begins with Miss Emily’s funeral. Miss Emily herself is a symbol of the Old South...

Posted by: Gabrielle Gooch

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