Roles:
Leader: Johanna
Recorder: Savannah
Analyst: Ylenia
Comparer: Olivia
Questions:
1. Why do you think Emily never married?
2. How do you think the town views Emily?
3. Why do you think Emily poisoned Homer?
4. Why do you think Emily refused to believe her father was dead?
Analysis:
In "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner, the author utilizes Gothic cacophonic diction to potray Emily as a lonely recluse. When the story begins, Faulkner automatically begins to apply cacophony when he describes Emily's home as "coquettish." The whispering "sh" sound and the stumbling "q" sound emitt a feeling of abandonment from her home and her character. Although her father did not abandon her, she was left alone after his death. Moreover, many men were rejected by her father throughout the years, leaving her alone. In addition, Faulkner illustrates Emily as "spare," a cacophonic word due to the pessimistic "p" sound that illustrates her vulnerability and loneliness. In conclusion, in "A Rose for Emily," William Faulkner applies Gothic cacophonic diction to illustrate Emily as a lonely recluse.
Comparing this story to another:
In "A Rose for Emily," Emily is very similar to Boo Radley from To Kill A Mockingbird. Like Boo Radley, Emily is a recluse that is talked about in her town. She is not feared as Boo Radley was; however, she is certainly talked about and a very curious character. Additionally, people are very curious about Emily which compares to the curiousity surrounding Boo Radley.
