William Faulkner's style of writing chronological events out of order is unique, but eventually the story comes together to make sense. I will attempt to analyze the story "A Rose for Emily" in its actual chronological order.
The story really begins with the passing of Emily's father. For days Miss Emily refused to believe that her father was dead, until she finally broke down to have her father buried. After her father's death, Colonel Sartoris exempts Miss Emily from paying taxes for as long as she lives. Colonel Sartoris said this was the debt the city owed to her father.
Approximately one year after Miss Emily's father died, she bagan to see a man named Homer Baron. Miss Emily was from the "Old South"1 and Homer was from the North. It was unheard of for a southern and a northern to be together. People began to say "Poor Emily", as she wo
It was approximately 1920 and Miss Emily was about 50 years old when the people decided that it was time for Miss Emily to pay taxes. They sent her letters, but she would not acknowledge them. When they finally approached her at her house she would just repeat to them "See Colonel Sartoris. I have no taxes.4"
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