Different authors use different approaches to present their ideas. These differences are easy to establish, especially in short stories. The comparison of the stories “Miss Brill” by Katherine Mansfield and “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner showcase the various commonalities and variations in the character twist and in the themes used to deliver the story. The differences in the two stories are significant in the social involvement while the similarities can be evident with regards to the social and romantic lives and the denial state.
The character twist in the two stories can be established by comparing two great characters, Miss Brill and Emily Grierson. The most significant difference was noted in the solitude life of the two characters. Emily Grierson’s father kept her confined in their house throughout her life. Even after her death, Emily Grierson still remained in the state of solitude. The author clearly presented this state by the atmosphere set at the funeral. “The men felt the need to attend as a sign of respect to a fallen monument. The women on the other hand, were driven by curiosity to find out how the inside of her house appeared like since no one other than an old …show more content…
These two characters lacked a well established prosanic relationship. Although their public and involvement in the social circle differed, they both were lonely. Brill's Sundays are spent watching people as a counter measure for the unexcited life that she lives. It was, however, very disappointing when the people did not speak. The author wrote, “the people did not speak, which was disappointing for Miss Brill” (Mansfield, 18). Emily’s social life was also unique. The author expressed that none of the men was suitable for her. Her father constantly chased off people drawing off her opportunity to meet a man that can loved her. Therefore, she remained in her house locked till her
The character twist in the two stories can be established by comparing two great characters, Miss Brill and Emily Grierson. The most significant difference was noted in the solitude life of the two characters. Emily Grierson’s father kept her confined in their house throughout her life. Even after her death, Emily Grierson still remained in the state of solitude. The author clearly presented this state by the atmosphere set at the funeral. “The men felt the need to attend as a sign of respect to a fallen monument. The women on the other hand, were driven by curiosity to find out how the inside of her house appeared like since no one other than an old …show more content…
These two characters lacked a well established prosanic relationship. Although their public and involvement in the social circle differed, they both were lonely. Brill's Sundays are spent watching people as a counter measure for the unexcited life that she lives. It was, however, very disappointing when the people did not speak. The author wrote, “the people did not speak, which was disappointing for Miss Brill” (Mansfield, 18). Emily’s social life was also unique. The author expressed that none of the men was suitable for her. Her father constantly chased off people drawing off her opportunity to meet a man that can loved her. Therefore, she remained in her house locked till her