A Character Analysis of William Faulkner's "A Rose For Emily" — страница 2

confirms her imperviousness.” In fact, in Part III Faulkner comes right out and says how Emily is impervious. “It was as if she demanded more than ever the recognition of her dignity as the last Grierson; as if it had wanted that touch of earthiness to reaffirm her imperviousness.” In Part IV Faulkner suggests that Emily is tranquil. Petry refers to this as Emily’s “post murder life.”