On most occasions, an object, person or idea can be certainly more explained to the reader if the author uses symbolism to represent his visualizations found in his story. Symbolism gives the reader ample understanding of what the setting and theme might be. They signify ideas and qualities by giving them the symbolic meaning that is different from their literal sense. Symbols are used in the everyday life; we see many of these things everywhere we go. For example, we all know that the red octagon symbolizes “stop” even if the words are not on it as well as a red light. We also know that the green light means “go” and the yellow light means “slow down” or “halt”. In “A Rose for Emily” symbolism helps define Miss Emily’s character, objects, and also plays a huge role in revealing the story’s theme. A number of characters and objects can be an indication of much larger schemes in “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner.
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Miss Emily refuses her father’s death for three days and also refuses to pay her taxes after Colonel Sartoris told her she didn’t have to pay taxes, ever. She is considered a fallen monument, stubborn, and has a mental illness. The townspeople gossip about her when she starts being seen with Homer Barron. After not being seen with Mr. Barron, the townspeople start complaining about a disturbing scent. Years later after Miss Emily’s death they discovered that she had poisoned Homer Barron with arsenic and kept his body in her “trophy”
Miss Emily refuses her father’s death for three days and also refuses to pay her taxes after Colonel Sartoris told her she didn’t have to pay taxes, ever. She is considered a fallen monument, stubborn, and has a mental illness. The townspeople gossip about her when she starts being seen with Homer Barron. After not being seen with Mr. Barron, the townspeople start complaining about a disturbing scent. Years later after Miss Emily’s death they discovered that she had poisoned Homer Barron with arsenic and kept his body in her “trophy”