A Rose For Emily

Question

What are the conflicts in "A Rose for Emily"? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) do you see in this story?

Asked by Salih K #1062052 on 1/8/2021 3:23 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/8/2021 4:31 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 1/8/2021 4:31 PM

Emily versus Society, as evidenced in the town's move toward modernity and Emily's embrace of the past.

Emily versus Homer, as evidenced in her refusal to acknowledge his disinterest... instead, she kills him.

A Rose for Emily