The Chacter of Emily Grierson

The Character of Emily Grierson “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner Emily Grierson is the living example of the “Old South” in William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily”. From the “Old South” come people that are stuck on their old values and beliefs. People with “old southern” beliefs are not keen to the idea of change. They believe it is better to leave things the way they are. Miss Emily Grierson does not …

…South” with the difficulty and unwillingness to accept change can be seen in a lot of older people still living today. These people can be grandparents in their 60’s, 70’s, and beyond with southern roots. People from the “Old South” seem to live by the motto: If it is not broken, don’t fix it! It is also useless trying to argue with them about incorporating change in their lives because you will not win!