The legacy that a person leaves behind is not based on material goods but, based on their character. Every person and every character leaves behind a different legacy. For instance, in the story a Rose for Emily the main character’s legacy was based on her secluded and unsure personality. Emily Grierson was a rich southern gentile who was raised to a higher standard than the people around her. Her father made her live a controlled and secluded life that set her up for what was to happen in the future. When her father passed away she was devastated and found herself in a state of loneliness, that is until she met Homer Barron. Emily once again fell in a state of loneliness when Homer informed her that it was time for him to move on. Emily could
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Emily's family was quiet wealthy and lived in a very large and decorated house with servants.Although, the Griersons were considered a rich southern gentile family they were always thought to have “ held themselves a little too high for what they really were” ( Grierson 625). Emily's father kept her locked behind closed doors and therefore she developed no relationships with people. Also, her father turned away any potential suitors Emily had and believed “ none of the young men were quite good enough” for Emily (Grierson 625).Even after the death of her father Emily continued to stay hidden and be arrogant. The arrogance that both Emily and her father possessed led to her to develop a deep sense of loneliness in her …show more content…
Emily’s arrogance, loneliness, and controllingness was an effect of her controlled and secluded upbringing.The death of her father drove her to extreme lengths to make sure she was never left alone again. A life affected by tragedy and isolation drove Emily to take the life of a man she loved. Her family's wealth and success was not enough for her to live a peaceful and happy life. Emily's legacy was based on her character and the choices she made throughout her life. In the end her legacy was that of a women who killed the man she loved and layed next to his corpse for decades after. With every turn of the page the readers saw Emily’s sad life unravel. Her story began and ended in the same troubling fate of
Emily's family was quiet wealthy and lived in a very large and decorated house with servants.Although, the Griersons were considered a rich southern gentile family they were always thought to have “ held themselves a little too high for what they really were” ( Grierson 625). Emily's father kept her locked behind closed doors and therefore she developed no relationships with people. Also, her father turned away any potential suitors Emily had and believed “ none of the young men were quite good enough” for Emily (Grierson 625).Even after the death of her father Emily continued to stay hidden and be arrogant. The arrogance that both Emily and her father possessed led to her to develop a deep sense of loneliness in her …show more content…
Emily’s arrogance, loneliness, and controllingness was an effect of her controlled and secluded upbringing.The death of her father drove her to extreme lengths to make sure she was never left alone again. A life affected by tragedy and isolation drove Emily to take the life of a man she loved. Her family's wealth and success was not enough for her to live a peaceful and happy life. Emily's legacy was based on her character and the choices she made throughout her life. In the end her legacy was that of a women who killed the man she loved and layed next to his corpse for decades after. With every turn of the page the readers saw Emily’s sad life unravel. Her story began and ended in the same troubling fate of