3. William
Faulkner(1897-
1962)
He was born in New Albany
Mississippi on September 25.
He was a high school dropout ,
but he nevertheless
developed a passion for
literature, originally planning
to be a poet.
Faulkner earned fame from a
series of novels that explore
the south ’ s historical legacy.
4. His Works
Faulkner published 13 novels .
Also he wrote nearly a hundred short stories.
‘’The Sound and Fury(1929)
‘’A Rose for Emily’’(1930)
‘’As I Lay Dying’’(1930)
‘’Light in August’’(1932)
‘’Absalom Absalom’’(1936)
‘’The Hamlet’’(1940)
5. A Rose for Emily
Characters
Emily Grierson
Homer Barron
Judge Steven
Tube
Colonel Sartorius
Emily’s father
Town people
Druggist
6. Emily Grierson
Come from an elite
family. This is the main
reason her father did not
let her date with other
men.
She is also known for
psychological issues and
pitiful situations.
She went out for buggy
rides with Homer Barron
after her father died.
7. Homer Barron
A foreman from the north , he
is described as an opportunist
that arrived to the town
seeking fortune from the
reconstruction works.
He enjoyed the company of
young men , this refers to his
desire for freedom as youth is
mostly associated whit
freedom.
Also he was very popular.
9. Colonel Sartorius
The town’s previous mayor . Colonel
Sartorius absolves Emily of any tax
border after the death of her father.
10. Miss Emily’s House
The main
situations were
on miss Emily
house and the
writer focus in
the valuables
details inside the
house.
11. A rough Timeline
Miss Emily’s father dies.
Miss Emily fall s ill.
Miss Emily meets Homer Barron(in the summer)
Homer is last seen entering Miss Emily’s house
The townspeople become concerned about the smell of
the Grierson hose and sprinkle lime around Emily’s
place.
Miss Emily stays in for six months.
12. CONFLICT
-Miss Emily & her
father
-Miss Emily &
herself
-Miss Emily &
Homer
-Miss Emily &
towns people
-Miss Emily &
