A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner

A Rose for Emily

William Faulkner

36 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories emotional slow-paced
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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 91%
mysterious 67%
reflective 24%
tense 24%
sad 20%
emotional 17%
challenging 15%
funny 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 46%
slow 30%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.78

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