1. “A Rose for Emily” Questions
1. Did you find this story depressing? Uplifting? Disgusting? What is your overall reaction to the story?
What were the clues that Faulkner included to foreshadow the ending?
Describe the chronology of the story. Where does it begin and end? How does this particular sequence of events make the story more effective?
Who is the narrator of the story?
What is the tone of the story?
Identify the major themes of “A Rose for Emily.”
Describe the conflict between modernity and tradition present in the story.