Part one of term paper
While the town of Jefferson is undergoing renewal, renovation, and moving into a more modern era, Miss Emily is tenaciously holding on to the past, refusing to go gently into the future. She is trapped in a time warp, unable to move forward, which puts her at odds with the town that is looking towards the future. This conflict can only be r ...

Part two of term paper
... her way of life. In "," Faulkner uses Miss Emily’s childhood as a catalyst for her unwillingness to let go of the past, and cause conflict between her and the modern town. From the beginning Miss Emily was at odds with the entire town. Emily lived with her father throughout her entire adolescent life, and was never exposed to the real world. Miss Emily’s father selfishly kept her to himself, making it impossible for her to meet, let alone become friends with anyone in town. Miss ...