A Rose for Emily

A Rose for Emily A symbol is a person, object, or event that suggests more that its literal meaning. In the story, "A Rose for Emily," the symbolism shows more about the character than is detailed by the author, William Faulkner (287-294). “A Rose for Emily” was published in 1930. A nameless narrator describes the life of a pathetic woman, Emily, who represents a figure from the past. To some readers this horror story is the …

…each time the story is read, it can take on a new form and meaning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Works Cited Blythe, Hal. Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily.” The Explicator. V. 49 (1989): 49-50. Faulkner, William. “A Rose for Emily.” An Introduction to Literature Ed. Sylvan Barnet, etal. New York: Longman, 1997. 287-294 West, Jr., Ray. “Atmosphere and Theme in Faulkner’s ‘A Rose for Emily.’” Short Story Criticism. Vol. I. Ed. Sheila Fitzgerald. Detroit: Gale Research Inc. 1989. 148-50.