"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner.

There are many important external factors and influences that govern people's lives and the way they live, for instance, one's position in society and reputation within it establish the social hierarchy; the social values, beliefs and customs maintained in the community determine how a person is judged; and the general environment that surrounds the subject resolves his or her views and perceptions on life. In "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner these factors ultimately …

…the reality that Homer was going to leave Miss Emily. Some may think Miss Emily was a victim of her environment, others of her father - she may have led a normal life in the same environment but with a different father - or in my opinion, of herself. The most accurate answer is that it is probably a combination of all three factors, but one thing is sure, she definitely led a disturbed life.