A Rose for Emily is one of Faulkner’s short stories. Discuss the character of Emily Grierson and how this character is depicted.
A.EMILY CREIERSON IS A SYMBOL OF VALUES, STANDING FOR TRADITION, DUTY AND PAST GLORY.
B. EMILY IS TYPICAL OF THOSE IN FAULKER’S STORIES WHO ARE THE SYMBOLS OF THE OLD SOUTH BUT THE PRISONER OF THE PAST.
EXAMPLES FROM THE NOVEL:
(1) DOMINATED BY HER FATHER'S RIGID IDEAS OF SOCIAL STATUS, SHE CANNOT GET MARRIED DURING HER LIFE TIME.
(2) SHE CARRIES HER HEAD HIGH IN DIGNITY AS THE LAST CRIERSON THOUGH THE WHOLE COMMUNITY BELIEVES THAT SHE HAS FALLEN.
(3) SHE PAYS NO TAX AND BUYS POISON BUT OFFERS NO EXPLANATION.
