“A Rose for Emily” Essay Paper.
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Introduction
This discussion is a prompt seeking to understand elements in the plot of a story to create more relevance on their application by the author. Furthermore, it presents a comparative analysis between two books that is: ‘A Rose for Emily’ by William Faulkner and ‘Everything that arises must converge’ by Flannery.
A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner
Several descriptive words provision the themes, characterization and stylistic devices in the story. Archaic describes an old fashioned thing. In this context, it goes to show that Miss Emily had deposed herself from common engagements such as letter writing (Faulkner et al, 1970). Flowing calligraphy in the context goes to shows the societal status of wealth though neglected over time. The faded ink in the story signifies a long period without writing letters in the household Motionless water goes on to show that the household had been deprived of life. Yellow and mouldy are signs of bad health and lack of hygiene. As evidence in the story, Miss Emily had removed herself from concern over her immediate environment.
The lack of sunlight shows a gothic appeal that is that seemingly presents a grim appeal in the story (Faulkner et al, 1970). Dust in the context has been mentioned several times. With regards to the aforementioned words, it fully complies with the attributes of neglect and a disposition from day to day activities.
Comparison between the two books
The two books present different endings with regards to the employed context. However, both present a suspenseful ending that triggers the reader’s curiosity. In the first part, the ending shows the townspeople finally opening the house and seeing the contexts that have been held within for years. This presents an expectation to the reader on what could unveil after the end (Faulkner et al, 1970).
In the second story, the ending presents similar suspense after the protagonist’s mother collapses. He shouts for help with no elaborate information on what transpires and if the mother finally has a change of heart (O’Connor, 1996). Furthermore, both books exist as southern gothic fiction literature that seen through themes of alienation, dark humour and faded grandeur.
Conclusion
The two books provision examples of Southern Gothic Literature that ensues characteristics of alienation, dark humour among other characteristics. They are capable books that can aid both the student and interested parties with the necessary resource.
References
O’Connor, F. (1996). Everything that rises must converge. Farrar, Straus & Giroux.
Faulkner, W., & In Inge, M. T. (1970). A rose for Emily. Columbus, Ohio: Merrill.