Symbolism in the South

Throughout the course of human history there have always been different types of interests, studies, and views on scholarly topics. Whether it is writing stories, short stories, poems, or plays, authors share their thoughts and interests through their writing. In their writing there are often many uses of literary devices and examples of symbolism that is apparently obvious to them, but not necessarily obvious to the reader. Often time’s authors use symbolism as a way to represent the qualities of the characters, places, and events in their works. William Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily” uses symbolism to compare the Grierson house with Emily Grierson's change in social society and physical decline.
Faulkner uses the Grierson house as a symbol for Miss Emily's change in social status. During the time that the Grierson house was brand new, it was considered "big," and "squarish," and located on Jefferson's "most select street" (Faulkner 532). This description giv...