rose for emily
In William Faulkner's short story "A Rose for Emily," Emily is in the search for love and security. The use of symbolism develops the theme of the story, bringing to light the issues of morality that arise from a young woman's struggle to find love. Symbolism is so carefully placed throughout this story through flashbacks, the comparison of a flower to Emily’s life, and developing the title, “A Rose for Emily”.The story progresses through flashbacks, and Emily is heard speaking to the gentlemen representing the Board of Aldermen, and it is noticed that she is wearing a thin gold watch chain. It is not until a lull takes place after the spokesman announces the purpose of their visit, that they then,"... could hear the invisible watch ticking at the end of the gold chain". The watch is tucked into Emily's belt, and symbolically foreshadows a particular characteristic of hers to be learned at the end of the story. The hidden watch seems to sug
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Approximate Word count = 652
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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