“A Rose for Emily” is a story that places a lot interest on contrasts. There are several different types of contrasts presented in this story. Some of them are literal and some are figurative. Some involve people and some involve the setting. All of them, however, are important parts of the story which add to the richness and authenticity of the story. They tell of a subtle back story and make it relatable to the reader. The way that all of these details are set against each other, overall, adds an entire layer to the story that takes it from just an interesting story to a piece of work to be studied and analyzed.
The first, and possibly most obvious, contrast is that of the past to the present. This can actually be looked at from the reference of either the characters of the story or perspective of the current readers. Emily and the other characters in the story are being ushered into a new era where nice parts of town are becoming industrialized and streets are......
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