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    stories “Barn Burning” and “A Rose for Emily” deal with similar topics‚ such as the nature of what can be considered immoral‚ and the overall effect that these immoral actions can have on a person. The protagonists of each story deals with the consequences of moral transgressions‚ but it is shown that the true nature of their character extends beyond what is quantifiable by their actions alone. By using ambiguity‚ conflict‚ and characterization‚ “Crime and Punishment”‚ “Barn Burning”‚ and “A Rose for

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    America’s greatest authors. In fact‚ his short stories‚ "Barn Burning‚" and "A Rose for Emily‚" are two of the best-known stories in American literature. Both are examples of the reflection of contemporary Southern American values in his work. “Barn Burning” and “A Rose for Emily” are two stories both written by William Faulkner. “Barn Burning” has a theme of family loyalty verses loyalty to the law. “A Rose for Emily” has a theme of power by death. Emily is thought of as a monument‚ but at the same time

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    the past. In “A Rose for Emily” and “Barn Burning‚ the topic of childhood comes up and has molded the characters into people that others may not recognize after a period of years. Faulkner uses these storylines to exhibit how childhood events are just a scratch on the surface when it comes to the decisions that many will make throughout their lifetime. It is through time that many begin to see that everything is not always what it appears to be. “A Rose for Emily” starts

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    In "Barn Burning‚" and "A Rose for Emily" William Faulkner creates two characters that are strikingly similar. Abner Snopes is loud and obnoxious. Because of this‚ most people tend to avoid him at all costs. On the contrary‚ Emily Grierson‚ a very intriguing woman from Jefferson‚ Mississipi‚ is an important figure in the town‚ despite spending most of her life alone. If these characters were judged purely on their reputation and physical appearance‚ it would be clear that Abner Snopes and Emily Grierson

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    Hunter Taylor Dr. William Bedford English 1102-011 10 September 2013 Comparing and Contrasting “A Rose for Emily” and “Barn Burning” In William Faulkner’s short stories “A Rose for Emily” and “Barn Burning” the characters are both guilty of committing terrible crimes. However‚ Miss Emily in “A Rose for Emily” and Abner Snopes in “Barn Burning” are both portrayed very differently from each other. A few things to consider while reading these short stories is how each of these characters is characterized

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    Belford January 23‚ 2012 Compare and contrast Faulkner’s characterizations of Abner Snopes in “Barn Burning” and Miss Emily in “A Rose for Emily”. How does Faulkner generate sympathy in the reader for each character even though both characters are guilty of terrible crimes? Toward which character are you more sympathetic? Explain why. Two characters are worth to compare in Faulkner’s fictions Miss Emily in “A Rose for Emily”‚ and Abner Snopes in “Barn Burning”. Emily Grierson is an important

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    Comparing the Setting of “Barn Burning” to that of “A Rose for Emily” William Faulkner has written some of the most unique novels and short stories of any author‚ and‚ to this day‚ his stories continue to be enjoyed by many. Both “Barn Burning” and “A Rose for Emily” tell about the life of southern people and their struggles with society‚ but Faulkner used the dramatic settings of these two stories to create a mood unlike any other and make the audience feel like they too were a part of these southern

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    Characters in A Rose for Emily and Barn Burning In "A Rose for Emily" and "Barn Burning‚" William Faulkner creates two characters worthy of comparison. Emily Grierson‚ a recluse from Jefferson‚ Mississippi‚ is an important figure in the town‚ despite spending most of her life in seclusion. On the contrary‚ Abner Snopes is a loud‚ fiery-tempered man that most people tend to avoid. If these characters are judged by reputation and outward appearance only‚ the conclusion would be that Emily Grierson

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    Sammy from John Updike’s “A&P” and Sarty from William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning” are two great examples of young people raising their standards and doing what they believe is right. In “A&P”‚ Sammy is nineteen years old and works at a local grocery store named the A&P. His life changes the day he quits his job after defending three girls that are “called out” by Lengel‚ the manager‚ for breaking the unwritten dress code. In “Barn Burning”‚ Sarty is a ten year old boy who struggles between the fine line

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    Compare and Contrast “The Flowers” and “A Rose for Emily” In comparing Alice Walker’s story “The Flowers” with that of William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily‚” there are similarities and differences. The main difference in the stories is the way the characters react to the deaths. There are similarities such as the main characters of both stories personally face a dead body‚ both stories share the symbolism of flowers‚ and both present a theme of death. In “The Flowers‚” Myop innocently stumbles

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