A Rose for Emily? By William Faulkner InA Rose for Emily?... In chapter one, Faulkner takes us back to the time when Miss Emily refused to pay her taxes. ... Just as people dry roses to preserve their beauty, Miss Emily murders Homer Barron to preserve his love. ... Homer Barron ends up being Miss Emily's dried rose. ...

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• Grade Level: High School