Revisiting "A Rose for Emily" Flashcards

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A. consider the effect of the following on plot movement in “A Rose for Emily”

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i. customs
ii. politeness
iii. reluctance to be nuisance
iv. mind your own business attitude

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setting is

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A. where the story takes place
B. When the story takes place
C. how the story takes place
i. customs
ii. culture
iii. social mores
iv. all of these aspects of setting play a significant role in shaping a story and moving the plot
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what social custom of the South empowers miss Emily to do what she pleases

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an emphasis on being courteous, polite, and respectful

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why is miss Emily described as a “fallen monument”

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miss emily is a relic of the past

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which of the following parts of the story shows the culture of the setting

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men spreading lime around miss Emily’s house instead of confronting her

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in the excerpt, why is the word “august” used to refer to Miss Emily’s neighborhood and now her death

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it shows how there are not many respected or impressive people left now; she was one of the last

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how does the setting of the south change the importance of miss emily being a grierson

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she is treated more like nobility than if the story was set in the north

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why does the entire town attend Miss Emily’s funeral?

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the shows the reader the importance of customs and their respect for the elders in the community

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note

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  • the entire environment of where the story takes place
  • the south is known for their culture of politeness…
  • the town’s reliance on gossip
  • miss emily is the product of a bygone era
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