A Rose for Emily Summative

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How does non-linear storytelling affect the story’s suspense?

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What effect does the fragmented narrative have on readers?

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Why is the ending significant to the story's suspense?

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How are flashbacks used to enhance the story’s suspense?

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How does Emily's house symbolize her isolation from the town?

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What does the state of Emily's home reveal about her life?

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How does the dark interior of Emily's house reflect her past?

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What aspect of Emily’s house indicates her resistance to change?

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How does the townspeople's view of Emily change later in life?

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What signifies the town's shifting perspective towards Emily's home?

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In what way does the community interact with Emily after her father's death?

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How does the funeral of Emily reflect her relationship with the town?

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How would chronological order affect the reader's understanding?

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What impact would chronological storytelling have on Emily's character?

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How might the ending change in a chronological version?

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What emotional effect would a chronological order create?

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What does the town’s gossip reveal about Emily's isolation?

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How does the gossip influence Emily's relationship with the town?

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What societal norm does the gossip suggest about Southern women?

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What does Emily's interaction with town gossip suggest about tradition?

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What does the decaying house symbolize in the story?

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How does the house reflect Miss Emily’s mental state?

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What aspect of society does the house represent?

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What mood does the image of the decaying house evoke?