[文学评论] Symbolism In “A Rose For Emily”

The short story “A Rose For Emily” draws a vivid picture of the southern town Jefferson of the United States. Though the plot is not complicated, yet it can be regarded as a panorama of Faulkner’s works. It attracts readers’ attention successfully and makes us immersed in the whole story. And the ingenious usage of symbolism is a distinctive feature, which makes the story filled with profound implications. There are several different symbolic subjects in it, such as the house, Miss Emily, Barron Homer and so on. In this thesis, the author tries to discuss them one by one from his point of view.

Ⅰ The Grierson house
Ⅱ Miss Emily
Ⅲ Homer Barron
Ⅳ Rose

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