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Every good reporter needs to be sure to report responsibly, and in order to do that, one must conduct lots of research on his or her assignment. Before you can truly understand Faulkner, you basically need to know "where he is coming from." William Faulkner is tremendously important as an interpreter and a recorder of history, especially Southern history. As a responsible reporter and reader, we need to examine the issues of sex, class, and most of all race in Faulkner's South. It is very important to note before reading "A Rose for Emily" that Faulkner explored and exploded stereotypes of southerners, African-Americans, and women. You will see some vocabulary that is no longer used, nor is it deemed proper to use in today's American language. Please note this kind of language was frequently used in the early days of Faulkner and his southern world, and it was not meant in a derogatory manner, rather a cultural one. Also note the role of the female in Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily." Keep in mind women were under the care of their fathers, then their husbands. It was rare, or in this case "tragic" for a woman to arrive at the age of thirty and not be wed. Prepare your mind to take a trip back in time to a sleepy, but very nosy, southern town, and remember the old adage as you delve into the dark world of Miss Emily Grierson: "Things are not always what they seem..." Read "A Rose for Emily" |
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