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    Damian Oronoz Mr. Lpez English 11 17 May 2010 A Rose for Emily & The Fetter Pillow Essay Hocus pocus in a dark castle‚ black cats over the graveyards‚ and two men writing gothic literature. Characteristics of gothic literature include ruined sinister buildings‚ dungeons‚ underground passages‚ crypts‚ and catacombs which in modern houses become spooky basements or attics. In “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner and “The Feather Pillow” by Horacio Quiroga‚ the authors use spooky setting‚ fantastic

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    statement in particular stuck out to me in The Feather Pillow. After I reread the story‚ I wondered was it Jordan’s poor judgment that caused Alicia’s death‚ or was it the lack of profound love? I myself think it was both. If he hadn’t given up so easily or possibly gotten a second opinion‚ then she might’ve had a stronger chance of survival. Maybe if he had shown her more love and affection she wouldn’t have gotten sick to begin with. The Feather Pillow took me on a roller coaster ride‚ but after

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    expanded to encompass films‚ such as‚ Twilight and Harry Potter‚ which enthrall the public. We can observe many aspects of gothic literature in “The Feather Pillow.” The gothic writer creates an ominous atmosphere that “is pervaded by a threatening feeling‚ a fear enhanced by the unknown” (Haris). We observed this on Quiroga’s short story “The Feather Pillow‚” when even the doctor is unable to know the protagonist sickness‚ he states‚ “She has a great weakness that I am unable

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    associated with horror‚ mystery and terror they play a key role in providing elements that could frighten and impress the reader. The story "The feather pillow" is a one of the Hispanic gothic literature that has all the components that represent gothic literature (mystery‚ terror‚ super natural) that startles the reader. “There are stains on the pillow that look like blood” (Quiroga). “Jordan felt the hair rise on the back of his neck” (Quiroga). Horacio Quiroga in this short story always keeps

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    Brian Woodard’s Review for Benjamin on The Feather Pillow I like how you found it so interesting Benjamin and you always bring up interesting perspectives. Because all I could see was a man who was kind of tyrant sexually by the way the narrator explained the situation but he did have another side of him your right he was extremely worried and helpful with her situation. I did find the story a little unrealistic as well for them not to be able to find the source of blood but I personally was born

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    The Gothic Characteristics in A Rose for Emily   Outline Thesis statement:A Rose for Emily is a perfect combination of gothic form and realistic content‚ which appears the unique artistic charm. I. Introduction A.     General words about William Faulkner and his A Rose for Emily B.     The definition of gothic fiction C.     The development of gothic fiction in modern time II. The gothic characteristics in A Rose for Emily A.     The topic is mainly about murder‚ dead‚ violence and

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    Analysis of A Rose for Emily A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner tells the story of a stubborn‚ elderly woman who everyone suspects murdered Homer Barron. Miss Emily Grierson‚ stuck in the ways of the old South‚ refused to confirm to the new generation’s laws. The author keeps the audience engaged with foreshadowing and symbolism. Faulkner begins the story with his clever use of foreshadowing. At the beginning of the story he states‚ “When Miss Emily Grierson died‚ our whole town went to her

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    Anthony Placanica Linda Cashman ENC1102-46 15 January 2013 Literary Review of “A Rose for Emily” In “A Rose for Emily‚” written by William Faulkner‚ Faulkner uses a lot of symbolism. As in most of Faulkner’s writings‚ he generates fictional stories from the South. This story has symbols that are reflected by changes going on around the time it was published. Slavery‚ taxes‚ marriage‚ and death are some of his key points. An important symbol in this story is Emily’s House. Faulkner lets us

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    In “A Rose for Emily” Faulkner uses the story as an allegory. Now an allegory is a story‚ poem‚ or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. Faulkner also changes the narrative of the story a couple of time. He does this by changing the perspective of the story a couple times. First he narrates Emily when she’s older than he goes back in time to when she’s younger. This adds an interesting perspective because it shows what kind of person Emily is when she’s older‚ but it goes back

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    Escaping Loneliness In "A Rose for Emily‚" William Faulkner’s use of setting and characterization foreshadows and builds up to the climax of the story. His use of metaphors prepares the reader for the bittersweet ending. A theme of respectability and the loss of‚ is threaded throughout the story. Appropriately‚ the story begins with death‚ flashes back to the past and hints towards the demise of a woman and the traditions of the past she personifies. Faulkner has carefully crafted a multi-layered

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