Purpose: To write a 1 1/2 to 2-page literary analysis on William Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily.” Please read the story that is attached here for your convenience. Pay attention to how the character of Ms. Emily is developed and what Faulkner is trying to say about her and the society that created someone like her and even panders to her as she grew older and the world changed. Consider questions like why does she get away with the things that she does? What caused her to act the way she does? If you had to pick a theme or themes for the story, what would you say is the overall message that Faulkner is trying to deliver to his audience?
The story: A Rose for Emily – William Faulkner.pdf
For this paper explore the theme that you feel is developed in the story and how Faulkner develops the theme. Does he use characterization, imagery, figurative language, plot elements, etc. to make sure you understand what it is he is trying to say? This paper should include:
an introduction that has a hook, introduces the story with its full title in quotation marks, and the author’s name. Include a thesis that states what you think the theme is and at least two literary elements that build this theme (e.g. figurative language, imagery, irony, etc.).
