<p>“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner</p><p>1. What is the full name of the lady who is the subject of this story?</p><p>2. Where is the story set?</p><p>3. Roughly, in what time period does the story occur?</p><p>4. Characterize Miss Emily a. How does she act?</p><p> b. What does she look like?</p><p> c. How do the neighbors think/act about her?</p><p> d. What does the narrator say about her?</p><p>5. What kind of impact did Miss Emily’s father have on her life?</p><p>6. How did Miss Emily respond to her father’s death? 7. What were some of the mysteries of the house?</p><p>8. Who was Miss Emily’s love interest?</p><p>9. What did the narrator mention about him?</p><p>10. What did the townspeople say about the couple?</p><p>11.What does Miss Emily purchase from the druggist? ( be specific)</p><p>11. How old was Miss Emily when she died?</p><p>12. Who was the only one who entered/exited the house on a regular basis?</p><p>13. What did Miss Emily teach for a few years?</p><p>14. Summarize the surprise ending to this story.</p><p>15. How does this story fit the Southern Gothic Genre?</p><p>16. Put the following events in order. Miss Emily dies the alderman visit about taxes Miss Emily gives painting lessons Her father dies Homer Barron disappears the aldermen apply lime around her house Homer Barron arrives in town Miss Emily asks the druggist for some poison Townspeople discover the bridal tomb </p>