Interpretations of William Faulkner's A Rose for Emily
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William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" has been interpreted in many different ways. Most of these rely solely on hints found within the story. I believe that his life can also help one analyze this story. By knowing that Faulkner's strongest influence was his independent mother, one can guess that Miss Emily Grierson's character was based partly on Maud Falkner.
William Cuthbert Faulkner was born in New Albany, Mississippi on September 25, 1897. His family moved to …
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…Composition. 4th ed. Ed. Sylvan Barnet, et al. New York: HarperCollins, 1996. 177-183. · Fetterley, Judith. "A Rose for 'A Rose for Emily.'" Literature for Composition. 4th ed. Ed. Sylvan Barnet, et al. New York: HarperCollins, 1996. 193-196. · Larinde, Toyin. "Biography of William Faulkner." The Mississippi Writers and Musicians Project at Starkville High School. 11 Feb. 2000 Zane, J. Peder. "William Faulkner's literary legacy." 21 Sept. 1997. The News & Observer. 11 Feb. 2000 p1-8.
…Composition. 4th ed. Ed. Sylvan Barnet, et al. New York: HarperCollins, 1996. 177-183. · Fetterley, Judith. "A Rose for 'A Rose for Emily.'" Literature for Composition. 4th ed. Ed. Sylvan Barnet, et al. New York: HarperCollins, 1996. 193-196. · Larinde, Toyin. "Biography of William Faulkner." The Mississippi Writers and Musicians Project at Starkville High School. 11 Feb. 2000 Zane, J. Peder. "William Faulkner's literary legacy." 21 Sept. 1997. The News & Observer. 11 Feb. 2000 p1-8.
