A Rose for Emily

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Define archaic

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old or outdated

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What is the main theme of 'A Rose for Emily'?

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If one refuses to adapt and embrace the future, he/she will fade away with the past.

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Why did the townspeople disapprove of Miss Emily's relationship with Homer?

Back

He was a Yankee.

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What did the townspeople think Miss Emily was going to do with the poison?

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kill herself

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What is the occasion taking place in the beginning of the story?

Back

a funeral

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Who is the author of 'A Rose for Emily'?

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William Faulkner

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What does the character of Miss Emily represent in the story?

Back

The struggle between tradition and change.

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What is the significance of the title 'A Rose for Emily'?

Back

It symbolizes the townspeople's complex feelings towards Miss Emily.

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What role does the setting play in 'A Rose for Emily'?

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It reflects the decay of the Old South and the passage of time.

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How does Faulkner use narrative structure in 'A Rose for Emily'?

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He employs a non-linear timeline to enhance the mystery.