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Symbolism In

What Rose?
A symbol is something that represents or reflects a deeper meaning or concept. We see symbols every singe day. A flag, a peace sign, or even someone showing you there symbolic finger during rush hour traffic are all examples or symbolism. In William Faulkner's "A Rose For Emily", the symbolism he uses is somewhat subtle, however, it is very consistent. Throughout Faulkner's story he symbolizes a house, a painting, and even the story it's self is a symbol.
At the very beginning of the story, when the narrator is describing the house in which Ms Emily lived, we get our first glimpse of symbolism. The way Faulkner describes the house, then and now, actually represents Ms Emily's life. The paint and color of the house represents Ms Emily's conscience. Earlier, the house is clean and white, pure. As time goes on the house becomes decrepit, and sullied, much like Ms Emily's conscience. The "select street" that she lives on in the earlier years, which later becomes......


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