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The Controversial Rose
Written by: Mozeah
Authors traditionally use symbolism [as a way] to represent the sometimes-intangible qualities of the characters, places, and events in their works. William Faulkner’s essay titled, “A rose for Emily”, is a very controversial form of symbolism. Literary Critics have questioned Faulkner’s reason for the title “A rose for Emily”. Why a rose for a murderer, and what is the significance of that rose?
When people think of a rose, they think of a romantic environment or a holiday in which a person expresses love and affection for another. A rose is a beautiful flower that holds great significance. Unlike all flowers, a rose possess thorns, like that of Emily’s life; hence, Faulkner uses a rose to symbolize Emily’s double personality. Faulkner was not specific on the kind of rose that was given to Emily; therefore, it could be concluded there are many different meanings and aspects to Emily’s complicated life.
If the rose were red, then it would symbolize Emily’s love and passion for consistence in her life. “When the town got free postal delivery, Miss Emily alone refused to let them fasten the metal numbers above her door and attach a mailbox to it” (76).
Approximate Word count = 948
Approximate Pages = 3.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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