Analysis of Miss Emily In William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily," Miss Emily is Portrayed as a recluse from society who is set in her ways, "a sort of heredity obligation upon the town"(3). Faulkner uses several elements in the story to produce the character of Emily. Some of these elements may not be seen clearly, however, they are stated in the story. The reader is led to believe that Emily is heartless and sometimes …showed first 75 words of 779 total…

…showed last 75 words of 779 total…to her seclusion. Everyone including herself induces Emily's feelings and actions. Her Pride led her into madness. The townspeople could have prevented her from going mad if they would have not just acted like they cared, but showed it as well. The narrator is part of the townspeople, who he himself plays a part in her seclusion and madness. Faulkner wrote "A Rose for Emily" to ultimately warn against the sin of pride and gossip.