1. Requiem For An Aristocrat
... measure up to her father's expectations so he dismissed them. Even at thirty years of age, Emily remained single because her father would limit her social interaction. So it was common for the townspeople to refrain from associating with such distinguished people. The entire town attended Emily Grierson's funeral without knowing her beyond her name. This type o f upbringing left Emily isolated ... . Emily held an "above-the-law" attitude that was common amongst aristocrats in the southern states at that time. Once Emily's father died, the mayor felt obligated to allow Emily to refrain fr...
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- Grade Level: High School