A Rose for Emily and Barn Burning Characters

Emily and Abner Alike? Although Emily, from William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” and Abner, from “Barn Burning” have some differences, they also have a lot in common. Emily and Abner are on totally different sides of society economically. Abner and Emily both have very little respect for others and are capable of harming others. Both of them struggle with pride and think the deserve more. Miss Emily and Abner are on different ends …

…they live in totally different living conditions. They don’t respect other people and think they are above others and the don’t have to answer to anyone else but themselves. They are two very violent individuals and if they were ever placed together they would probably kill each other or Emily’s house would burn down. Miss Emily and Abner are on totally different levels of the social ladder, yet they are so alike.