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Character Analysis: A Rose For Emily
Joshua Bundy

Mrs. TO

English III

November 12th, 2015
A Rose for Emily

“A rose for Emily” is a short story about the last member of her family, and her very old father. The story was published in 1930, by a very well respected author, William Faulkner. When Emily’s father dies, she is completely heartbroken and denies that he is really dead.
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