William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"
tells a story of a young woman who is
violated by her father's strict
mentality. After being the only man in
her life Emily's father dies and she
finds it hard to let go. Like her father
Emily possesses a stubborn outlook
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
solitude.

This story takes place throughout the
Reconstruction Era from the late 1800's
to the early 1900's in Jefferson,
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
this story is mainly about Miss Emily's
attitude about change. While growing up
Emily was raised in a comfortable
environment because her father......

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Title: A Rose For Emily
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