First use of symbolism is in the description of Ms. Emily's hair, as she grows older. After her father dies, "...her hair was cut short..."(84), and the narrator say," It is sort of tragic and serene"(84). This symbolizes her belief that she is finally free of her father's control over her, because she probably would not get that style of hair cut had her father been there to influence her. Another ins

Next, there are several examples of how her father's control over her is great. The townspeople picture Emily dress in white standing behind her father, and he in the foreground holding a horsewhip. The whip symbolizes his austerity and desire for Emily to be a wonderful little girl. When her father dies, she refuses to bury him saying he is still alive. This can also exhibit his control over her even after his death. Emily's may kill Homer after he has decided to leave her also can also symbolize her father's control. Her father has influenced her so much that she feels it was wrong for Homer to desert her, so she may kill him in order for him to remain with her as if they are marry.

tance is in her later years her hair becomes iron-gray. The iron in "iron-gray" symbolizes her stubbornness and strong will, because ir

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Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)