Damian Oronoz Mr. Lpez English 11 17 May 2010 A Rose for Emily & The Fetter Pillow Essay Hocus pocus in a dark castle‚ black cats over the graveyards‚ and two men writing gothic literature. Characteristics of gothic literature include ruined sinister buildings‚ dungeons‚ underground passages‚ crypts‚ and catacombs which in modern houses become spooky basements or attics. In “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner and “The Feather Pillow” by Horacio Quiroga‚ the authors use spooky setting‚ fantastic
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statement in particular stuck out to me in The Feather Pillow. After I reread the story‚ I wondered was it Jordan’s poor judgment that caused Alicia’s death‚ or was it the lack of profound love? I myself think it was both. If he hadn’t given up so easily or possibly gotten a second opinion‚ then she might’ve had a stronger chance of survival. Maybe if he had shown her more love and affection she wouldn’t have gotten sick to begin with. The Feather Pillow took me on a roller coaster ride‚ but after
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expanded to encompass films‚ such as‚ Twilight and Harry Potter‚ which enthrall the public. We can observe many aspects of gothic literature in “The Feather Pillow.” The gothic writer creates an ominous atmosphere that “is pervaded by a threatening feeling‚ a fear enhanced by the unknown” (Haris). We observed this on Quiroga’s short story “The Feather Pillow‚” when even the doctor is unable to know the protagonist sickness‚ he states‚ “She has a great weakness that I am unable
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associated with horror‚ mystery and terror they play a key role in providing elements that could frighten and impress the reader. The story "The feather pillow" is a one of the Hispanic gothic literature that has all the components that represent gothic literature (mystery‚ terror‚ super natural) that startles the reader. “There are stains on the pillow that look like blood” (Quiroga). “Jordan felt the hair rise on the back of his neck” (Quiroga). Horacio Quiroga in this short story always keeps
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Brian Woodard’s Review for Benjamin on The Feather Pillow I like how you found it so interesting Benjamin and you always bring up interesting perspectives. Because all I could see was a man who was kind of tyrant sexually by the way the narrator explained the situation but he did have another side of him your right he was extremely worried and helpful with her situation. I did find the story a little unrealistic as well for them not to be able to find the source of blood but I personally was born
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Analysis of A Rose for Emily A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner tells the story of a stubborn‚ elderly woman who everyone suspects murdered Homer Barron. Miss Emily Grierson‚ stuck in the ways of the old South‚ refused to confirm to the new generation’s laws. The author keeps the audience engaged with foreshadowing and symbolism. Faulkner begins the story with his clever use of foreshadowing. At the beginning of the story he states‚ “When Miss Emily Grierson died‚ our whole town went to her
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Escaping Loneliness In "A Rose for Emily‚" William Faulkner’s use of setting and characterization foreshadows and builds up to the climax of the story. His use of metaphors prepares the reader for the bittersweet ending. A theme of respectability and the loss of‚ is threaded throughout the story. Appropriately‚ the story begins with death‚ flashes back to the past and hints towards the demise of a woman and the traditions of the past she personifies. Faulkner has carefully crafted a multi-layered
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Faulkner’s A ROSE FOR EMILY The possible meanings of both the title and the chronology of William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” have been debated for years. What is not under debate‚ however‚ is that the chronology deliberately manipulates and delays the reader’s final judgment of Emily Grierson by altering the evidence. In other words‚ what the chronology does is as important as when the events actually take place. In the same way‚ what the title does reveals as much as the debate over
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The Wonders of Why In the short story‚ “A Rose For Emily” written by William Faulkner‚ Emily Grierson ultimately killed Homer for eternal love and the fact she needed a man to depend on since she did her whole life. Everyone has heard the crazy things that people do for love‚ but some boundaries are broken with ridiculous cases of death being the solution. For example‚ Romeo and Juliet had to go to the extreme of death for love‚ but in this short story by Faulkner‚ death forces Homer to have an
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Literary Analysis 14 November 2013 Plot Review for “A Rose for Emily” “A Rose for Emily”‚ written by William Faulkner. It is the type of story that when someone reads it‚ they know that something is strange but they do not know what exactly it is. This story will make the reader change the way that they feel about Miss. Emily at the very end. A good story needs a good plot scheme. “A Rose for Emily” has a very well thought out plot and the way that the narrator organizes things allows the
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