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Part I: Character Identification in "A Rose for Emily"
1. Emily Grierson- Emily is secretive and distant neighbor of the town. No one knows much about her and the town’s people are intrigued by how mysterious she is. Also they begin spreading rumors and speculation about her through observation. During her funeral the townspeople entered her house and found out she murdered Homer. She is known to be stubborn and traditional.
2. Colonel Sartoris- Colonel was the former mayor of the town. He fabricated a myth about her father to exempt her from paying bills. He is shown to be two-faced by his kind act and his law against African American women not being allowed in public without an apron.
3. Tobe- He is an African American servant of Emily. Tobe is the only one to know about Emily personal secrets. He is loyal shown to the fact that he never reveal any information about Emily and took care of her until her death.
4. Judge Stevens- The new mayor of the town. He does not suspect Emily of anything and sprinkle lime around the house with a group of men to eliminate the scent.
5. Homer Barron- He is a northerner and love interest of Emily Grierson. Many of the townspeople are indifferent of him and distrust because he is from the north. Despite this he is considered charming and charismatic. He is also foul mouthed.
Part II: "A Rose for Emily" - Analysis and Discussion
1. An example of local color is Emily house which is stylized as a southern house. Another example is Emily southern characteristics.
2.Her status was considered rich and extravagant in the past but, decline as the south has changed while she does not conform and stay with her traditional house.
3.I believe the cause of smell could possibly be from murder or a tragic accident. I believe this because the body could give off the disgusting smell and Emily is an enigma to the townspeople.
4.Homer Barron a northerner begins dating Emily. He is in town to work on the sidewalk paving.
5.The climax in
1. Emily Grierson- Emily is secretive and distant neighbor of the town. No one knows much about her and the town’s people are intrigued by how mysterious she is. Also they begin spreading rumors and speculation about her through observation. During her funeral the townspeople entered her house and found out she murdered Homer. She is known to be stubborn and traditional.
2. Colonel Sartoris- Colonel was the former mayor of the town. He fabricated a myth about her father to exempt her from paying bills. He is shown to be two-faced by his kind act and his law against African American women not being allowed in public without an apron.
3. Tobe- He is an African American servant of Emily. Tobe is the only one to know about Emily personal secrets. He is loyal shown to the fact that he never reveal any information about Emily and took care of her until her death.
4. Judge Stevens- The new mayor of the town. He does not suspect Emily of anything and sprinkle lime around the house with a group of men to eliminate the scent.
5. Homer Barron- He is a northerner and love interest of Emily Grierson. Many of the townspeople are indifferent of him and distrust because he is from the north. Despite this he is considered charming and charismatic. He is also foul mouthed.
Part II: "A Rose for Emily" - Analysis and Discussion
1. An example of local color is Emily house which is stylized as a southern house. Another example is Emily southern characteristics.
2.Her status was considered rich and extravagant in the past but, decline as the south has changed while she does not conform and stay with her traditional house.
3.I believe the cause of smell could possibly be from murder or a tragic accident. I believe this because the body could give off the disgusting smell and Emily is an enigma to the townspeople.
4.Homer Barron a northerner begins dating Emily. He is in town to work on the sidewalk paving.
5.The climax in