When does A Rose for Emily take place?

Answer 1

The disjointed timing of the sections creates suspense going from one time period to another. Faulkner lures the reader into each section making the reader wondering what precipitated the action and what the action will lead to. Then Faulkner goes to a different time period beginning the process all over again while still leaving the reader hanging with the same questions about the previous section. It is a common way to avoid a straight chronological story, which can get predictable. Quentin Tarantino used this disjointed timing in his film "Pulp Fiction" to heighten the effect of the individual vignettes that involved only certain characters.

Answer 2

"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner takes place in the early 20th century, specifically between the late 19th century and early 20th century in a small Southern town. The story spans several decades, capturing the changing social dynamics and traditions during that time period.

Answer 3

He creates a surprise ending. If Faulkner had written everything in chronological order, then you would have known right when it happened that Emily poisoned her boyfriend, and it wouldn't have been quite so disgusting and creepy when the town discovered his body up in Emily's bedroom.

Answer 4

The author tells "A Rose for Emily" using a technique called in media res, which means "in the middle of things". This is often employed in Greek drama and epics, such as The Odysseyand Oedipus Rex. In media res has the effect of introducing the reader to the action of the story directly, rather than taking the time for exposition. The reader's desire for something to happen in the story is sated at the beginning, from which point Faulkner launches into some background and explanation for the action itself.

Answer 5

No, it is in a disjointed order. Only the final chapter cames at the chonological end of the story.