A Rose for Emily

"We learned that Miss Emily had been to the jeweler's and ordered a man's toilet set in silver, with the letters H. B. on each piece.Two days later we learned that she had bought a complete outfit of men's clothing, including a nightshirt, and we said, "They are married." We were really glad. We were glad because the two female cousins were even more Grierson than Miss Emily had ever been."

A section from the story.

Love, community solidarity, moral values.

William Faulkners short story "A Rose For Emily" he had described Emily using five adjectives. These five adjectives were identified in Part IV of his story. "Thus she passed from generation to generation - dear, inescapable, impervious, tranquil, and perverse."(80) Alice Hall Petry makes note of Terry Hellers analysis that "only four" of the adjectives are used by the time we get to that statement and that each adjective coincides with each Part of the story in the order that they appear. Petry also makes note to a few that have pondered the reason for Faulkners placement of this passage in Part IV and sums it up to be Faulkners way of foreshadowing.

In Part I, Faulkner described Emily to be "dear." The word "dear" can have two meanings in this sense. Petry believes Faulkner had meant "dear" to mean "sweet or cherished" in her article. "On a tarnished easel before the fireplace stood a crayon portrait of Miss Emilys father." (Faulkner 76) Because the portrait was done in crayon, it is assumed that Miss Emily was a child when it was drawn; childhood is assumed to be a period in life where everything is sweet and innocent. The tarnished easel would then represent that the portrait was put there in front of the fireplace for some time, a portrait that her father had cherished. In retrospect, Heller had believed the word "dear" to mean "costly." (Petry 53) Heller sees this in Part I of the story when Emily refuses to pay her taxes. (Petry 53)

When the next generation, with its more modern ideas, became mayors

and aldermen, this arrangement created some little dissatisfaction. One

the first of the year they mailed her a tax notice. February came, and

there was no reply. They wrote her a formal letter, asking her to call the

sheriffs office at her convenience. A week later the mayor wrote her

himself, offering to call or send his car for her, and received in reply a

note on paper of an archaic shape, in a thin, flowing calligraphy in faded

ink, to the effect that she no longer went out at all. The tax notice was also enclosed, without comment.

Later in that same Part when the aldermen went to Miss Emilys home "Her voice was dry and cold. I have no taxes in Jefferson. Colonel Sartoris explained it to me. Perhaps one of you can gain access to the city records and satisfy yourselves."

In Part II, Faulkner described Emily to be "inescapable." Alice Hall Petry believes that Faulkner related this to the events leading to the decomposition of Homer Barons body and "the smell." "…just as she had vanquished their fathers thirty years before about the smell." (Faulkner 76) " Just as if a man - any man - could keep a kitchen properly, the ladies said; so they were not surprised when the smell developed." (Faulkner 76) To resolve the "inescapable" smell issue, some of the townspeople went to Miss Emilys home and put lime about her yard and in her cellar. (Faulkner 77)

The next adjective Faulkner uses in Part III to describe Miss Emily as "impervious" she is not affected by or influenced by anyone. "She carried her head high enough - even when we believed that she was fallen." Another example of Miss Emily being "impervious" is when:

The druggist looked down at her. She looked back at him, erect, her face

like a strained flag. "Why of course," the druggist said. "If that's what you

want. But the law requires you to tell what you are going to use it for." Miss Emily just stared at him, her head tilted back in order to look him eye for eye, until he looked away and went and got the arsenic and wrapped it up.

Petry stated in her article "Emily stonily refuses to concede to the law in regard to the purchase of poison…and on a more ironic note, her sexual penetration in Part III confirms her imperviousness." In fact, in Part III Faulkner comes right out and says how Emily is impervious. "It was as if she demanded more than ever the recognition of her dignity as the last Grierson; as if it had wanted that touch of earthiness to reaffirm her imperviousness."

In Part IV Faulkner suggests that Emily is tranquil. Petry refers to this as Emilys "post murder life."

In "A Rose for Emily," unity is achieved through the consistent use of setting, themes, and character development. The small town of Jefferson serves as a cohesive backdrop that reflects the societal norms and values that shape Emily's life. The themes of isolation and resistance to change are woven throughout the narrative, highlighting Emily's tragic struggle against the passage of time. Additionally, the nonlinear storytelling creates a unified perspective on her life, revealing how her past continually influences her present.

Homer Barron, a character in A Rose for Emily, dies and Emily keeps his body in her house. When the townsfolk enter the house after Emily's death, they see his corpse on a bed with a pillow next to it that has a strand of Emily's hair on in, indicating that she often laid next to his dead body.

No, while Faulkner doesn't directly tell his readers that Miss Emily is white, her position as old Southern aristocracy clearly makes her white. Note too that Faulkner refers to her servant as a "Negro." Tellingly, he doesn't do this for Emily.

If this question is bubbling around in your head after reading the story, a second reading would be a really good idea.

Emily Grierson, the protagonist of William Faulkner's short story "A Rose for Emily," is a complex character whose actions can be interpreted in various ways. While it is true that she commits a shocking act of murder, it is important to consider the historical and social context in which she lived. Emily's mental state and the societal pressures she faced likely played a role in her actions, and labeling her simply as a "murderous madwoman" oversimplifies her character and the themes of the story.

One example of symbolism in A Rose For Emily is Emily's house. It is the only remaining emblem of a dying world, also representing alienation and mental illness. The strand of hair is also a symbol, used as a reminder for love lost, and the things people will do in order to achieve happiness.

Curiosity

The women attend because they are curious about Emily's house, which no one had seen in quite some time.

The Meeting tells of a chance meeting between a young man, new to a town, and a lovely, young girl. The two remain friendly and throughout the years, remain polite and interested in one another. The young man pursues his studies. One day he is surprised when she tells him she will become a nun and never see him again. Strangers see him after the encounter and comment on his absent-mindedness, not knowing what has just transpired.

Emily's father was a hard, overbearing man. He made a habit of chasing away any aspiring suitor; as a result, Emily didn't get a taste of love until her older (crazier) days.

The antagonist are the townspeople because they all come to her house after her death looking for answers to all her mysteriousness and also to find out what is in that creepy room which happens to be her sweetheart Homer Baron whom which she killed with the poison she bought from the store..the rose is a symbol for homer

Faulkner's short story "A Rose for Emily" is about an old woman who is reclusive in a small southern town. She only had one romantic relationship and her boyfriend disappeared suddenly. It turns out she killed him and his decomposing body is still in her bedroom, sleeping beside her every night.

A home reading report is a one of a project like this example:

a home reading report

title:

author:

publisher and the date of publication:

no. Of pages:

breif summary:

setting----------

characters:

plot:

moral lesson:

comment:

that's how to make a home reading report

William Faulkner scrambles the chronology of events in "A Rose for Emily" to create a sense of mystery and suspense. By presenting the story in a non-linear fashion, Faulkner forces the reader to piece together the events in Emily's life, ultimately leading to a more profound understanding of her character and the town's reaction to her actions. This technique also emphasizes the themes of time, memory, and the passage of generations in the story.

In the last decades of her life, Miss Emily Grierson becomes increasingly reclusive, isolating herself from the townspeople of Jefferson. Following the death of her father and her brief relationship with Homer Barron, she retreats further into her home, which falls into disrepair. She is often seen as a tragic figure, clinging to the past and resisting change, ultimately leading to her mysterious and unsettling legacy. Her life culminates in a shocking discovery that reveals the depth of her isolation and desperation.

The tone in "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner is mysterious, eerie, and dark. The story unfolds with a sense of foreboding, as the reader tries to piece together the secrets of Emily Grierson's life. Faulkner's use of non-linear storytelling and unreliable narration adds to the overall tone of unease.

The house in "A Rose For Emily" reflects judgment from the community at large who are on the outside looking in. It is clearly a picture of wealth, undoubtedly from wealth derived in some part from slaves. Comments about the house show the town's intolerance for those within. Her watch symbolizes the slow, sometimes cruel passage of time, in which chances dwindle by the minute for happiness. Her servant, Tobe whose hair has, turned gray over time is another symbol of the passage of time. Finally the lime and arsenic used on Homer, show the need to get rid of what is vile and cover it so it in some way becomes acceptable.

tittle,setting,characters,plot,conclusion

The narrator is speaking in first person plural, as a common-man in the town :)

Type your answer here... her interaction with Madeline.

She can't move on when her father die that was the problem . Kasi nasanay cya na laging binababy ng tatay nya kaya nung nawala di nya matanggap.

They intended to rid the house of the smell. They thought the acids would help if their was something decaying in the yard and they believed that the lime could mask the scent

she killed her boyfriend