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A Rose for Emily Symbolisms

There are many symbolisms in William Faulkner's " A Rose for Emily". An unidentified narrator begins the story of Miss Emily's life with her funeral. Although the name and identity of the narrator is not mentioned, it is assumed that he or she is a part of the townsfolk. The story shifts through the past and present times of Emily Grierson’s life. She was from an earlier era and refused to let go of the past.
The narrator shifts the story back to Emily’s past. She held on to an era gone by when her family once held a high status over the townsfolk. In one instance, the City Authorities attempted to revoke her tax-exempt status. After they mailed numerous letters and personally visited Miss Emily, their attempt had failed. The reason for their failure was due to the high authority Miss Emily possessed over the townsfolk. "Alive, Miss Emily has been a tradition, a duty, and a care; sort of heredity obligation upon the town, dating from that day in 1894 when Colonel Sartoris, t...

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