A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner Essay -- A Rose for Emily by Will

A Rose for Emily by William FaulknerRespect, admiration, and fame from the general public can distinguish at somewhat of a cost. The cost can be anything from a decrease in privacy to an actual effect on ones mental state. In this essay I will use the short story A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner to describe how general fame, no matter how large or small can be uplifting, but at the same time extremely destructive. Emily is the most renowned lady in the town. Since she carries this type of status thither is a strict reputation she must keep. As with todays celebrities, they not only represent themselves, but there town as well. Ms. Emily is no exception. Since she was closely guarded by her father, she was rarely seen outside of the house and could never find a spouse suitable eno...