How Does A Rose For Emily Grierson Change

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In William Faulkner’s 1931 short story, “A Rose for Emily”, he describes Emily Grierson’s loneliness and her reluctance to accept changes in society and tradition. In “A Rose for Emily”, Faulkner tells readers about the events of Emily Grierson’s life and how they affected her personality and perception of the world around her. The story begins with the townspeople attending Emily’s funeral, which was held in her home in Jefferson. Although the men attended mostly out of respect, the women attended to see the inside of Grierson home. Then, Faulkner described a meeting between Miss Emily and a delegation sent by the Board of Aldermen to collect back taxes. She refused to believe that she owed taxes and directed them to review city records,

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