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Questions 4:
When do we, as readers, begin to think Miss Emily is crazy? Is there any foreshadowing involved? Is there a parallel between what she has done with her lover and any other action in the story?
What has Miss Emily’s father “robbed her” of? Be as specific and as detailed as possible.
As a reader it began to be clear the Miss Emily was a little different and kind of crazy when the city authorities visited her to discuss taxes. She kept repeating herself saying “See Colonel Sartoris, I have no taxes in Jefferson,” (Faulkner 156) but because Colonel Sartoris was no longer alive this did not make sense. There is definitely foreshadowing regarding this encounter because the story states that her father had loaned the town money and she had never received a tax bill before. When her lover Herron Barron comes into the picture people continue to talk badly about Miss Emily. They say things like “Poor Emily” but also say “She will marry him” (Faulkner 160). Since this time of her life her father had passed away and her sweetheart had left her so she couldn’t deal with anyone else leaving her. She bought poison and everyone said “She will kill herself,” (Faulkner 160) but it seems as though she killed Herron and locked him in the upstairs. We know this because after Miss Emily dies they find Herron dead as well which was the reason her house smelled bad. I think Miss Emily’s dad “robbed her” of a good life because he left her with a lot of responsibility.
Questions 3:
What is it that makes the people begin to “pity” her and why are they so eager to? What values does this imply the town holds towards her and her family? Find passages to support your answer.
What do you think Faulkner means in the passage containing the notion “noblesse obliges”? Why would a lady not forget it?
People of the town begin to pity Emily because she neigong’s hanging out with a Northerner named Homer Barron. They do this because he is of a substantially lower class and status than Emily. They feel that by spending time with Homer, she is damaging her reputation. “As soon as the old people whispered ”poor Emily” the whispering began” (Faulkner 159). Here people start to pity Emily and the town starts gossiping about her unapproved relationship with Homer Barron. This shows that Emily and her family were well thought of and held to a high standard by the residents of her town.
When Faulkner Writes “noblesse oblige” he is referring to the idea that those of high status should treat those of low status with respect and gratitude, but never have any serious relationship with them. The older woman says that a lady (Keeping Emily in mind) should never forget this saying as they should treat people like Homer Barron with respect but never have a relationship with someone that is of such low status.