Faulkner exposes Modernism by applying the setting. The setting is in Jefferson, Mississippi, which is becoming updated to accustom to the new generation. In the old generation, Miss Emily’s house is the most glorious house in the neighborhood, however, in the new generation, her house is decaying and old. Faulkner described Miss Emily’s house as an “eyesore among eyesores” (Beers and Odell 720). He states this to imply her house is in the wrong place and in the wrong time. Likewise, Harris exclaims “a new law would have to invented to integrate Emily into its history” (177). Harris says this to show that the setting has a huge role on the story and its effect of Modernism. Furthermore, Faulkner makes more connections to exhibit
