1. A Rose for Emily
William Faulkner

2. Vocabulary - Write down the following vocabulary words on your paper
Vocabulary - Write down the following vocabulary words on your paper. (P.861)
Encroached
Obliterated
Vanquished
Vindicated
Imperviousness
Divulge
Circumvent
Thwarted
Virulent
inextricable

3. Literary Element - Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces.
Internal – Conflict within a character who is torn by competing values or needs.
External – conflict occurs between a character and some outside force such as another person, society as whole, nature, or fate.
What happens when the struggle ends and the outcome is revealed?
Resolution
You will see internal and external conflict in “A Rose for Emily”

4. Note taking guide…
Faulkner tells this story in five sections. These sections do not occur in time order. To make sense of the story, analyze what happens in each section. Use the following chart to record your observation.

5. A Rose For Emily Officials confront Emily about taxes. Section I
What happens?
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Officials confront Emily about taxes.