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The Withered Rose In “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner, we see how past events affect Miss Emily, especially her mental state. Miss Emily seems to live in a fantasy world where death has no real meaning. Emily is born into a well respected family in a small southern community. After her father’s death, Emily is no longer wealthy, but she is kept in high esteem among the town residents. The only thing …

…and the need for affection drives her to murder. Emily’s life, similar to the decaying house, suffered from a lack of love and genuine care. After years of madness, Emily finally dies alone, on the bottom floor of her decomposed home. Everyone from the town went to the funeral simply out of curiosity. Ultimately Miss Emily is not alone, but she is in contact with something she is near to her entire life – death.