Faulkner established himself as a major novelist in 1929 with the book The Sound and the Fury (Larinde). He wrote twenty novels and many short stories (Zane 1). His greatest achievements were the Nobel Prize for literature in 1950, the National Book Award, and Pulitzer Prizes. All of these awards came after he was fifty (7). .
Although Faulkner lived in Canada, New Orleans, New York, Hollywood, and Virginia, most of his life was spent in his native Mississippi (Faulkner 177). "In his works William Faulkner used the American South as a microcosm for the universal theme of time" (Larinde). Almost all of his stories are set in the Deep South. Some critics describe Faulkner as "the quintessential Southern writer with his greatest works centered in this region" (Zane 1). Many of his stories' central themes seem to be based on themes that the South has struggled with for decades. These are race, gender, repression, myth, and heroism (2). .
William Faulkner struggled with financial problems and alcoholism like his father and grandfather ("William Faulkner"). He died of a heart attack on July 6, 1962 and is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery. .
William Faulkner's short story "A Rose for Emily" is an intriguing story of a lady who gets away with murder in the South around the turn of the century. There are many different interpretations regarding the meaning of this story. These range from Ray West's theory of Emily Grierson's attempt to stop time to Jack Scherting's suggestion that she suffers from an Oedipal complex (Blythe 192). .
In my analysis of Faulkner's story, I will give several different interpretations written by different writers. Then I will explain which one I agree with the most and why. .
Celia Rodriguez believes that in "A Rose for Emily" the past is contrasted with the present era. The past is seen in Miss Emily, Colonel Sartoris, the old Negro servant, and the Board of Alderman. Emily's suitor, the Yankee Homer Barron, the new Board of Alderman, and "the next generation with its more modern ideas" (Faulkner 178) represent the present (1).
William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily- describes the journey through the life of a civil war hero's daughter. ... Like a rose, Emily's life is pruned and nurtured by her father, Homer, and town. ... However, he only creates thorns in Emily's life. ... This reluctance is the first indicator of Emily's insanity. ... This life changing experience slowly turns Emily from a beautiful rose to a wilted rose. ...
A Rose for Emily as a Metaphor for Life Life is fickle and most people will be a victim of circumstance and the times. ... The "Rose" for Emily, Faulkner talks about in the title of this fictitious story could be found in the tomb like bedroom she created, which wasn't found till Emily's death. "Upon the valance curtains of faded rose color, upon the rose-shaded light" (223). These rose colored items gave the room an artificial rose like color. ... Everything in this room was Emily's rose, locked away for keeping, so she would not be left alone....
William Faulkner: "A Rose for Emily" In "A Rose for Emily," William Faulkner's use of imagery sets a tone for the general theme of the story, death. ... In this story, we see Emily much like the rose, an object of beauty and desire that soon begins to wither and die. Faulkner, through great use of imagery, paints a vivid of a dying rose, Miss Emily. ... At this point in her life Emily is like the blossoming rose. ... Then Emily, like a revitalized rose, then springs forth again. ...
Robertson 1 Nicole Robertson Elaine Walden English 102 10 September 2001 A life of increasing Dementia in William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" A compelling story of a young woman's life by William Faulkner in a "A Rose for Emily". ... William Falkner uses setting, foreshadowing and characterization of Emily to trace Miss Emily's increasing dementia. ... "A Rose for Emily"(557) tells the tale of a young woman who lives and abides by her father's strict rational. ... Emily's inner character wil...
An Analysis of "A Rose for Emily" In William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily", the role of the community plays a major part in the story. ... In "A Rose For Emily", Miss Emily is greatly respected by the community; everyone in town knows about Miss Emily. ... "A Rose for Emily" is a perfect name for this story. Homer Barron was Emily's rose. ... The community is the narrator of "A Rose for Emily". ...
"A Rose for Emily" has all the ingredients of an interesting story which makes it so special. While writing "A Rose for Emily," Faulkner decided to use flashbacks in time to foreshadow the surprising ending. ... The setting for "A Rose for Emily" was set in a small post civil war town that has not yet adjusted to the progress of the war. ... Emily's father was very secure and close to Emily. ... Homer was a laborer and Emily was a homebody. ...
Paper 1: "A Rose for Emily" "A Rose for Emily" takes place in the post Civil War era. Emily lived with her father before he diede in a large house. ... Emily feared being alone. ... After this Emily was rarely seen and hardly left her house. ... Faulkners use of characterization, narration, foreshadowing, and symbolism really makes "A Rose for Emily" an interesting and appealing short story. ...
Faulkner salutes Emily in his title by offering her a rose. ... Since roses most commonly stand for love, Faulkner gives Emily a rose in the title to show that he is the only one who has any love for Emily. ... This was Faulkner's method of giving Emily a rose. ... Therefore, the rose given to Emily by Faulkner becomes her only love. ... The rose in the title can be symbolic of the monument that the town made of Emily. ...
English 232 "A Rose for Emily" As any reader can see, " A Rose for Emily" is one of the most authentic short stories by Faulkner. ... Several other characters in "A Rose for Emily" are set in opposition to Emily. ... In "A Rose for Emily" Miss Emily actually symbolized a remembrance of values and sins of the townspeople's ancestors. ... In the title "A Rose for Emily" many have ask "What does the Rose stand for?" ... Finally, the effect of "A Rose for Emily" is one that is positive and enjoyable. ...
"A Rose for Emily" As any reader can see, " A Rose for Emily" is one of the most authentic short stories by Faulkner. ... In the title "A Rose for Emily" many have ask "What does the Rose stand for?" ... "A Rose for Emily." ... "A Rose for Emily." ... "A Rose for Emily." ...
