"A Rose for Emily," written by William Faulkner, is based upon a rather dark and lonely character; Miss Emily Grierson. Faulkner tells the tragic story of the life and death of Emily. Living her life void of any sort of tender emotions, she is separated from her community not only through her wealth and status as a single woman, but also because of her physical appearance; which in turn has key meaning in this short story.
Though a rose itself is a sign of love and affection, the actual portrayal of Miss Emily is through her home. With
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