In William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” the character of Miss Emily Grierson
In William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” the character of Miss Emily Grierson goes through a drastic transformation throughout the story that leads to her self-destruction.
Emily changes from a well brought up girl into an isolated and secluded soul that eventually leads her to a mental breakdown. Her transformation is cause by the extreme scrutiny brought on by her father and the town she lives in. Miss Emily lived during a time when the industrial revolution prevailed. Many differences occurred during that time by the older and new generations. The older members of the town wanted her to behave appropriately and live up to her family name. Meanwhile Emily just wants to be able to express her true self and to look for happiness with some
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