A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner

A Rose for Emily

William Faulkner

36 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

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Description

Emily is a member of a family in the antebellum Southern aristocracy; after the Civil War, the family has fallen on hard times.

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Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 68%
reflective 26%
tense 25%
sad 22%
emotional 17%
challenging 16%
funny 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 47%
slow 30%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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