An Analysis of "A Rose for Emily"
Miss Emily Grierson finds it extremely difficult to let go of the men in her life. She clings to the past and refuses to allow her world to change. In "A Rose for Emily" Faulkner illustrates how over time an admired woman, who was described as "a tradition, a duty, and a care", could not cope with losing a man. Miss Emily's perception of reality is clearly distorted when it comes to men and her inability to allow change to occur in her life.
The first indication of Miss Grierson's insanity took place after her father died. He insisted on being the only man in her life. No man was ever "quite good enough" for her. A few visitors went to see her the day after her father's death to offer their condolences and aid. …
