A Rose for Emily

A detailed Summary of A Rose for Emily

William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"

tells a story of a young woman who is

mentality. After being the only man in

her life Emily's father dies and she

finds it hard to let go. Like her father

towards life, and she refused to change.

While having this attitude about life

Emily practically secluded herself from

society for the remainder of her life.

She was alone for the very first time

and her reaction to this situation was

This story takes place throughout the

Reconstruction Era from the late 1800's

Mississippi. Emily was raised in the

period before the Civil War. Her father

who was the only person in her life with

the exception of a former lover who soon

left her as well raised her. The plot of

Miss Emily might have stayed out of the

public eye after the two deaths because

hideous behavior. The town couldn't wait

Approximate Word count = 567
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: Novels

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