A Rose for Emily , Livivng in the Past
Emily Rose living in the past within isolated realities The theme of a rose for emily
How is Emily stuck in the past !
In “A Rose for Emily," by William Faulkner, the main character Emily Grierson is stuck living in the past within the isolated reality that she’s been forced into and that she herself created. Throughout the story, a major theme, (meaning what the story is about) is Emily’s resistance to change which leads to isolation. This Faulkner classic shows us how Emily became isolated because of her families, community and tradition.
Emily’s father considered themselves superior than others in town. . He believed none of the young boys were suitable for Emily, and always chased them away. Her father robs her from many of life's necessities. She misses out on having friends, a boyfriend, being a normal woman and her ability to be happy. This gradually erodes Emily’s chances of ever being married. He controlled her completely until his death, and even continued to control her from beyond the grave .After he died, Emily couldn’t admit he was dead and kept the dead body for 3 days. . Not only does Emily want to hold on to her father's legacy and exemptions, but she wants to hold on to his body--out of fear and denial. She feels protected by the name and reputation he affords her. At the time, no one thought she was crazy. "We remembered all the young men her father had driven away and we knew that with nothing left, she would have to cling to that which had robbed her, as people will" (Faukner 159) . By separating her so severely from the rest of the town when he was alive, going as far as to make sure she didn't have any lovers or a husband created a lonely, loveless, isolated life.
This short story took place in a southern town torn between the present and the past, post-civil and the newer generation (when the slavery era ended). Her town was changing, becoming more modern day by day. They were paving the
How is Emily stuck in the past !
In “A Rose for Emily," by William Faulkner, the main character Emily Grierson is stuck living in the past within the isolated reality that she’s been forced into and that she herself created. Throughout the story, a major theme, (meaning what the story is about) is Emily’s resistance to change which leads to isolation. This Faulkner classic shows us how Emily became isolated because of her families, community and tradition.
Emily’s father considered themselves superior than others in town. . He believed none of the young boys were suitable for Emily, and always chased them away. Her father robs her from many of life's necessities. She misses out on having friends, a boyfriend, being a normal woman and her ability to be happy. This gradually erodes Emily’s chances of ever being married. He controlled her completely until his death, and even continued to control her from beyond the grave .After he died, Emily couldn’t admit he was dead and kept the dead body for 3 days. . Not only does Emily want to hold on to her father's legacy and exemptions, but she wants to hold on to his body--out of fear and denial. She feels protected by the name and reputation he affords her. At the time, no one thought she was crazy. "We remembered all the young men her father had driven away and we knew that with nothing left, she would have to cling to that which had robbed her, as people will" (Faukner 159) . By separating her so severely from the rest of the town when he was alive, going as far as to make sure she didn't have any lovers or a husband created a lonely, loveless, isolated life.
This short story took place in a southern town torn between the present and the past, post-civil and the newer generation (when the slavery era ended). Her town was changing, becoming more modern day by day. They were paving the