A Rose For Emily
Beginning of paper
While the town of Jefferson is undergoing renewal, renovation, and moving into a more modern era, Miss Emily is tenaciously holding on to the past, refusing to go gently into the future. She is trapped in a time warp, unable to move forward, which puts her at odds with the town that is looking tow ....
Middle of paper
.... and was never exposed to the real world. Miss Emily’s father selfishly kept her to himself, making it impossible for her to meet, let alone become friends with anyone in town. Miss Emily never experienced love with anyone but her father because he chased all of Miss Emily’s suitors away from their house when they came calling. When her father died, she was at a loss for what to do. She had no idea how to take care of things, like paying bills, etc., so in order to make the t ....
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Word count: 608
Page count: 3 (approximately 250 words per page)
