Part one of term paper
Authors traditionally use symbolism as a way to represent the sometimes-intangible qualities of the characters, places and events in their work. In the short story, “A Rose For Emily”, William Faulkner uses symbolic elements to define and characterize Miss Emily Grierson. Faulkner uses symbolism to compare the Grierson house with Emily’ ...

Part two of term paper
... her physical appearance to show the changes brought about by years of neglect. For example, the house is located in what was once a prominent neighborhood that has deteriorated. Originally white and decorated in “the heavenly lightsome style” of an earlier time, the house has become “an eyesore among eyesores”(Faulkner 204). Through lack of attention, the house has advanced from a beautiful representative of quality to an ugly holdover from another era. Similarly, Miss Emily has b ...