Miss Emily at her death has “her gray head propped on a pillow yellow and moldy with age and lack of sunlight.” How does this description contribute to the story’s mood?

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A Rose For Emily and Other Short Stories

Miss Emily at her death has “her gray head propped on a pillow yellow and moldy with age and lack of sunlight.” How does this description contribute to the story’s mood?

A It stresses the comfort and silence of death. B It emphasizes the age and decay around her C It creates a timeless sense of loss for the town. D It indicates a feeling of joy surrounding her death.

Asked by ahmed a #519994 on 4/16/2016 6:18 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/16/2016 6:56 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/16/2016 6:56 PM

B It emphasizes the age and decay around her

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