...William Faulkner’s short story, “A Rose for Emily”, is an example of how a small town’s inhabitants can shape the character of one woman based on gossip. The narrator, comprised primarily of the many voices of the town’s people with little input from Miss Emily, draw their own conclusions about her, a women who was a sort of living relic in the town that was progressing into modern times without her. Since the many voices of the town’s people comprise the narrator, their speculations shape Miss Emily’s character, her reasons for being a recluse and their reasons for avoiding confronting her. While Miss Emily is the main focus of Faulkner’s short story, no insight into her personal feelings or thoughts are ever revealed. The depth of her character is left up to the assumptions of the town’s people. She is always talked about at a distance which leaves her character flat. Even when the issue of taxes arises and the sheriff sends two men to talk to Miss Emily she is described in a morbid way; “her skeleton was small and spare…she looked bloated, like a body long submerged in motionless water…with that pallid hue.”(Faulkner 788). Just with physical description alone the town’s people can manipulate Miss Emily into an uninviting women. Miss Emily’s reclusive behavior doesn’t sit well with the inhabitants of the town. They’re in the habit of socializing and being a part of each other’s personal lives. In contrast, Miss Emily does not share in the lives of the...
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...9/28/2014 A Look at “A Rose for Emily” “A Rose for Emily” is a short story by William Faulkner. It is the story of an old southern woman called Emily who lives only with her servant in an old mansion after her father dies; she never goes out and is rarely seen by the townspeople. Nobody in the town knows that she’s keeping a macabre secret inside her room. I chose this story in particular because I’m a huge fan of The Zombies and music from the sixties in general. In The Zombies’ album Odessey and Oracle, there is a short retelling of the story and that is the only version of the story I have ever heard before reading the actual story in class recently. The story is divided in five parts. In the first part of the story, the narrator recalls the time of Emily’s death and how the whole town attends her funeral in her old dilapidated home. We are told how the previous mayor, a man in his eighties, has retracted Emily’s taxes after her father’s death. When the new younger generation town leaders take over they try to make her pay taxes but she gets her way and successfully gets rid of these officials. In the second part, the narrator describes how thirty years earlier, Emily’s house started to smell horrible. The younger officials sprinkle lime along the foundation to appease the townspeople who are complaining of the odor. The narrator gives us a clue about Emily’s state of mind by telling us the Emily’s great aunt had succumbed to mental illness. Even though Emily has denied that her...
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...nightmares, and death. Although in some stories, it also explores unmentionable topics such as murder, suicide, and incest. William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” is a story of a spinster woman who has killed her lover and lain for years beside his decaying body. The story deals with a murder caused by possessive love, and it elucidates the face of death which results in repulsion and compassion. “A Rose for Emily” represents Southern Gothic literature through descriptions of Emily, her house, necrophilia, and the theme of death. To begin with, the narrator portrays Emily Grierson as a once prominent member of the community. However, after the death of her father, she is pitied and often irritating, demanding to live life on her own terms. In the beginning of the story, the author describes her as looking “bloated, like a body long submerged in motionless water, and of that pallid hue. Her eyes, lost in the fatty ridges of her face, [look] like two small pieces of coal pressed into a lump of dough” (Faulkner 53). Being isolated from the outside world since her father died and Homer Barron, her lover, went missing, Emily becomes a muted and mysterious figure. She begins to enforce her own sense of law and conduct, such as when she refuses to pay her taxes or state her purpose for buying the poison. Lu Ying Qian of Baidu Library states that Emily “was an unrealistic stubborn woman” (Qian 6). She continued to ignore the law, refuse to pay taxes, and not dispose of the dead. Emily’s eccentric...
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...Meghann Eident February 11 2014 Eng Comp 102-04 Prof. Veninger Narration Analysis of “A Rose For Emily” In reading and analyzing “ A Rose For Emily” by William Faulkner, I’ve come to better see the uses and art of narration. Narration can be used to manipulate any story. In “A Rose For Emily” Faulkner uses third person narration to tell the story through a unknown character’s point of view. Although the thought that telling a story in third person might take away from some of the compassion and feelings we have for our main character, Emily, we find that instead it makes us more inclined to side with Emily and view her with complete empathy. Faulkner makes sure that his narrator pushes us slowly to this train of thought. Faulkner’s mysterious narrator in “A Rose For Emily” makes this story very unbiased, telling the story with no side to stand on. When he/she talks about Emily and the towns people whom lived there, he tells the ideas and gossip of the townspeople with out claiming it as his own thoughts. This makes the reader less likely to gather that information as truth. In the opening paragraph of “A Rose For Emily” we find a prime example of the narrator criticizing the publics scrutiny and distasteful brown nosing towards Emily’s death and personal belongings. “The men through a sort of respectful affection for a fallen monument, the women mostly out of curiosity to see the inside of her house,” (Faulkner) here the text describes the women...
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...with paragraphs arranged around a clear topic sentence and interesting points of analysis throughout. One final word of caution: This paper is registered with Turnitin.com -- so no funny business. Cindy Student June 5, 2006 English Comp II Professor Walsh Social Status and Accountability In William Faulkner’s, “A Rose for Emily”, Miss Emily is able to live an unconventional life, disregarding the laws of the land, because of her family’s aristocratic standing in the town. Her eccentric behavior culminates in the death of her suitor and a deliberate denial by the town. With each exception that was given to Miss Emily by the town, her belief that she lived under a separate set of rules was confirmed. From the tax bills that she did not pay, to the odors that she was not required to explain, to the rat poison she purchased without proper justification, or the mailbox she refused to have affixed to her home, each incident paving the way for her ultimate crime. With the town’s complicity, every event supported her perception of autonomy. 2 The first unlawful act that was allowed, because of the Grierson family status, was the tax incident. In spite of the younger generation’s desire to hold Miss Emily to the obligations of the taxes of the town, many of the older generation felt justified in not pursuing the point, remembering the influence the Grierson’s had on the town at one time. Miss Emily had done nothing to deserve this special treatment, but she had lived her entire...
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...Freud and Faulkner A psychoanalytic Reading of “A Rose for Emily” Abstract Undoubtedly Sigmund Freud is the father of psychoanalysis. He was an influential thinker of the early twentieth century who elaborated the theory that the mind is a complex energy-system and the structural investigation of which is the proper province of psychology. Freud articulated and refined the concepts of the unconscious, infantile sexuality and repression and he proposed tripartite account of the mind ‘s structure, all as part of a radically new conceptual and therapeutic frame of reference for the understanding of human psychological development and the treatment of abnormal mental conditions. Freudian approach can be analyzed well in The short story “A Rose for Emily” which is one of the great stories by an American novelist William Faulkner. In this essay I ‘m going to analyze this short story and the characteristics of its protagonist ( Emily Grierson) from Freudian and psychoanalytic criticism. Introduction Miss Emily Grierson, the main character in William Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily,” is certainly strange by any average reader’s standards and a character analysis of Emily could go in any number of directions. It is nearly impossible not to examine her in a psychoanalytical and Freudian criticism specially about: Phallic stage, Oedipus Complex and the role of Id, Ego and Superego. The Phallic Stage According...
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...William Faulkner’s short story ‘A Rose for Emily “is considered one of his most celebrated brief stories. William Faulkner grew up in the South and being a Southern writer he focuses southern tradition on his writing. Emily is the primary character on this story. The tale divides into 5 segments, and in each segment the author focuses Emily’s eccentric, bizarre, stubborn and aggressive behavior. During her childhood her father shaped her life and was isolated her from the outside world. Soon after her father’s death she encountered with Homer Barron in such a relationship tragically which was not accepted by her towns people. Since then she became more lonely and isolated. She turned into residing in the past even for many years although the...
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...and decay is brought in and developed. The text is an extract from a William Faulkner's short story: A Rose for Emily. Divided in five sections, this extract is the end of the text, compounded of the section III, IV and V. Published in 1930, the story takes place in the fictional city of Jefferson, Mississippi and it is introduced by a mysterious, unnamed narrator who is sometimes grouped with the townspeople and sometimes completely exterior. A Rose for Emily is usually read as a gothic fiction because of the forbidding and eery atmosphere, the heroine's tragic destiny and the focus on morbid ambience. We are in the context of the Reconstruction, after the Civil War. Townsmen are trying to build a new society, modernizing transport and communication. In parallel, this is a story of a mysterious women, Emily Grierson struggling against the time, the society, the tragedy of life and hiding a terrible secret. In this analysis, we will ask about the way to treat the gothic fiction chosen by William Faulkner trough the themes of time and decay. First of all, we will study the obvious confrontation between past and present and the unconventional approach of Faulkner to manipulate time. Secondly, we will analyze the weight and the power of death and how the theme is presented and interpreted. In a third part, we will deal with the tragedy, the pursuit of happiness of Emily, her interpretation of death and love in her unstable mind. In the extract, the author treats the concept...
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...Nesbitt-Johnston Writing Center Hamilton College Clinton, NY 13323 INTRODUCTIONS AND THESIS STATEMENTS Introductions The introduction is a key paragraph for both readers and writers. First impressions matter. The reader will be more inclined to read a paper and consider a position if the initial paragraph is clear, organized, and engaging. For the writer, a carefully crafted first paragraph acts as a springboard, establishing the order and direction for the entire paper. The form and content of an introduction depend upon many factors, including the specifics of the assignment, the intended audience, the style of the discipline, and the expectations of your professor. In general, your introduction should • capture the reader’s attention • reflect the question raised by the assignment • provide essential context for your topic • define key terms Most importantly, your introduction should • convey the pattern of organization you will follow in the paper • build to the thesis sentence: a clear, concise statement of the specific position you will explore in your paper Outline first Outline your argument as fully as possible before starting the first draft. Outlining first helps you to see the shape of your argument, making writing the draft much easier. Start focused Avoid broad openers; start your argument right away. Do not open with empty filler such as “Since the beginning of time” or “For thousands of years, men, both good and evil.” Open with a sentence...
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...IM Medicine and untrained employees BY Oluwatobi David Ajetomobi (7009417) October 10th 2013 ADM1100 Section B Professor’s name: James Bowen Executive Summary To: IM Medicine From: Oluwatobi David Ajetomobi Subject: IM Medicine and untrained employees Primary or central problem: The employees at IM Medicine do not follow and understand the company’s policies that have been in place for over 20 years. Alternatives: 1. Drugs inspection before dispatchment. 2. Company’s policies awareness. 3. Discourage doctors from accepting bribes and prescribing IM’s drugs to salespeople 4. Replace failing products with new ones. 5. Free medical consultation for customers that were affected by Filex. Facts considered: 1. Ignorance of employees 2. Lack of knowledge about the company’s policies 3. No cooperation among employees. Recommendation: The company should immediately compensate customers that were affected by Filex. A new and improved drug that can replace Filex should be introduced to the public. All drugs must be properly checked before they are dispatched to the public. Assumptions It would cost the company money to implement alternative and a long while to recover lost customers that might have switches to competitors. Statement of the problem Satellite problems: * IM Medicine is suffering from a decrease the company’s stock. This means a decrease in the sales of the drugs manufactured by...
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...Social Justice for Rape Survivors, an “At Risk Population” and Ways of Advocating for Them Emily R. Cazier North Idaho College Social Work 240 Kateri Ray Abstract This paper defines the “at risk population” of rape survivors in the United States. Sources for this paper were found through peer-reviewed academic papers and articles, websites for organizations that advocate for victims of sexual assault and rape, and legislative bills from the state of Idaho. This paper also seeks to define the social justice issues, legal and political issues, and advocation for these victims on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of society. Keywords: rape, rape victims, and advocating Social Justice for Rape Survivors, an “At Risk Population” and Ways of Advocating for Them Definition of the “at risk population”: The definition of rape and survivors of rape varies around the world and especially differs from state to state within the United States of America. In the advocacy community, victims of sexual assault are generally referred to as survivors because they have survived a horrible event. (Cazier, 2013) For the purpose of this paper and in keeping with that belief, I will also refer to these individuals as survivors. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) the general definition of rape in the United States is, “forced sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal, or oral penetration. Penetration may be by a body part or object.” In order for the term...
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... Second objective would include about the pros and cons of hot Desking and the improvements that are required in the concept. The third objective would include providing suggestions in the enhancement of hot Desking and further improvements. Research Questions In view of the above research objectives, a few questions have been formed that would assist in the progress of the study. 1. How is hot Desking related to the modern world technically? 2. How can it help the organizations in achieving a competitive advantage? 3. What improvements are required in the hot Desking technique? 4. What recommendations are provided in the enhancement of this technique? Introduction This portion will focuses on the evaluation and analysis of secondary research conducted pertaining to the topic under consideration in the form of journal articles, reports, statistical reports, and websites. It thus states different theories and ideas that relate to this new organizational management practice of hot Desking. The literature review further explains the causes and circumstances in which the practice...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |ENG/125 Version 3 | | |Literature in Society | Copyright © 2010, 2008, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces themes in literature and provides guided study and practice in reflecting on themes which describe the human experience across cultural and societal boundaries. The course includes readings from literature in different genres and cultures. Students study the literature in thematic units and are asked to make connections to their own lives and cultures. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies...
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...utilized a social cognitive theory framework in documenting gender portrayals in teen movies and investigating the influence of exposure to these images on gender-based beliefs about friendships, social aggression, and roles of women in society. First, a content analysis of gender portrayals in teen movies was conducted, revealing that female characters are more likely to be portrayed as socially aggressive than male characters. Second, college students were surveyed about their teen movie-viewing habits, gender-related beliefs, and attitudes. Findings suggest that viewing teen movies is associated with negative stereotypes about female friendships and gender roles. Research examining the effects of media exposure demonstrates that media consumption has a measurable influence on people's perceptions of the real world, and, regardless of the accuracy of these perceptions, they are used to help guide subsequent attitudes, judgments, and actions. For example, these results have been yielded for viewing media representations of race,1 the mentally ill,2 and the elderly.3 Past research additionally indicates that watching televised gender portrayals has an effect on individuals' real-world gender-based attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.4 Based on this research, and the tenets of social cognitive theory, it would be expected that consumption of teen movies would have an analogous influence on audience members' gender-based attitudes and beliefs. Despite the popularity of teen movies, the...
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...BY Muhammad Hayat Malik Amir Ali Adnan Rana Muhammad Ilyas Sami ullah Khan MBA (1st Semester) TO SUFIAN MASOOD AHMED SAN INSITITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES LAHORE INTRODUCTION TO NESTLE: Today, Nestle is the world leading Food Company. Nestle headquarters is in Switzerland. Its international R&D network supports the products made in more than 500 factories in 86 countries. The Nestle factories are operating in the region of: 1. Africa 2. America 3. Asia 4. Europe 5. Oceania Being a company dedicated to food from the beginning, Nestle remains sensitive to culinary and eating habits, and responds to specific nutritional problems, whilst also setting and matching new trends such as growing out-of-home consumption and caring about the well being of its consumers. EANING OF NESTLE:[pic] Henri Nestlé endowed his company with the symbol derived from his name. His family coat of arms, the nest with a mother bird protecting her young, became the Company's logo and a symbol of the Company's care and attitude to life-long nutrition. The Nestlé nest represents the nourishment, security and sense of family that are so essential to life. BRIEF HISTORY OF NESTLE: 1866 -1905 In the 1860s Henri Nestlé, a pharmacist, developed a food for babies who were unable to breastfeed. His first success was a premature infant who could not tolerate his mother's...
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