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finally arrive to is described as "a paintless, two-room house" that one of the daughters describes as "ain't fitten for hawgs" (Faulkner 1557).  Less than a page away, the farm-owner's house is described with its "honeysuckle and Cherokee roses" that surround a gate that is "between two brick pillars," with a portico and a hundred-dollar imported beige rug at the entrance (Faulkner 1558).              This opposition between the poor and rich is substantially more important than the superficial may

Society is comprised of different age groups, and “A Rose for Emily” by Faulkner William depicts some of the perspectives the young have of the elderly. Every age group has a unique view of the previous group, and groups, with different themes developing. The story of Emily resonates in numerous societies, from being treasured to being feared. The elderly in the community represent both wealth as well as poverty, just as Emily did, though not necessarily in material wealth. The story had a lot to

reality, her inability to be loved, her desire to be considered as someone important, was never accomplished. The author shows plans of development; using characterization, symbolism, and setting. This is a very symbolic and animatic story. William Faulkner points out his views of empathy towards Emily in the story when he illustrates that Emily had an emotional abusive upbringing with her father. In addition, we see the historical fiction and setting which reflects the racist times that was given in

mother’s corpse to the burial grounds, and a family that has siblings who are mentally challenged. Faulkner also writes this novel in such a way that he is not narrating the book but his characters are. This technique is used to draw the reader’s attention in and through this technique, the reader is forced to figure out who each character is and their relationship to the the Bundren family. Faulkner creates an ongoing conflict between the family members and other outside characters.

story takes place in the South, when there is racial discrimination. The South was very prejudice. “They were admitted by the old Negro into a dim hall from which a stairway mounted into still more shadow” (Faulkner, A Rose for Emily). This use of the offensive word “negro” shows that Mr. Faulkner was trying to show what the life of an African American was during this time. They were just property and by using these words to talk about them, they had no identity. “In 1894 when Colonel Sartoris, the

In William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying, Cash Bundren is the oldest son of Addie Bundren. He is the carpenter of the family and the most religious of them all. Throughout the story, he never wants to give up and logically thinks through every situation. Without Cash Bundren, As I Lay Dying would be completely different than it is. Cash’s caring, logical thinking, and perfectionism helps build Addie’s coffin perfectly, and he also shapes the other characters and gives optimism for them. In As I Lay

trying to get across. These elements contour the story’s plot and determine whether a reader will remain interested or not. In A Rose for Emily, William Faulkner uses foreshadowing and symbolism to add suspense, keeping the reader on their toes until the story’s conclusion. “When Miss Emily Grierson died, our whole town went to her funeral- (Faulkner,1)”, this is the opening sentence to Faulkner’s short story. Immediately the reader is left wondering who is Miss Emily and how did she die. As the story

Joanna Martinez AP English Literature August 19, 2016 “`A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner” Questions 1 and 5 Response A clear chronology of all the events in Emily’s life can be established in order although it is hard because Faulkner moves back and forth with the narrator and townspeople. On page 281 of A Rose for Emily, it begins with mentioning that the whole town went to Miss Emily’s funeral. Faulkner did something with A Rose for Emily that not many would think of doing. When a story is

As I Lay Dying1 William Faulkner uses language in a unique way in his novel As I Lay Dying. Language is a form of expression to show thoughts and emotions. Faulkner uses it to convey the individual characters’ thoughts and feelings. He also uses it to draw a line between language and true expression. He shows the limitations of language and the difference between language and words. As I Lay Dying covers the story of a family as they journey to bury the mother, Addie, in her hometown

The short story “A Rose for Emily”, by William Faulkner, tells the life of a lady that lived in a small town. Faulkner takes the reader through the life of Miss Emily through the eyes of the townspeople rather than Miss Emily herself. The author uses specific literary devices to help the mood be better viewed by the reader. Faulkner uses devices such as: setting, flashbacks, and symbolism to help create the overall mood in “A Rose for Emily”. Setting is defined as the place or different surroundings