A Rose For Emily: Fallen From Grace
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A comparative essay on the use of symbolism in William Faulkner's "A
Rose for Emily."
Authors traditionally use symbolism as a way to represent the sometimes
intangible qualities of the characters, places, and events in their works. In
his short story "A Rose for Emily," William Faulkner uses sym ....
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.... manner.
This, for the most part, is because their appearance was perceived as a direct
reflection on their husbands and/or fathers. This display of extravagance was
egotistically designed by men to give an impression of wealth to onlookers.
Emily was regarded by her father as property. Her significance to him was
strongly ornamental, just as their overly lavish home was. As the plot
progresses, the reader is clearly made aware of the physical decline of both the
house and Miss Emily. Just a ....
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