"A Rose for Emily" Writing Analysis

  Agenda:

• Warm-up: Plot Structure review w/ "Runaway" short video in PlayPosit
• Survey Questions
• Direct Video Link: https://youtu.be/vtubC5Pz8_k 
  
  
• Overview of Options
• Writing

Option 1--Effect of Non-Linear Structure

• • Analysis: Discuss the plot of "A Rose for Emily."
     
    • ​Paragraph 1: Explain the effectiveness of the non-linear narrative in “A Rose for Emily.”  Was it overly confusing?  Did it add something to the story that made you think about it more? 
      • In your answer, refer to specific benefits or drawbacks of non-linear narratives.
      • Need help?  Refer to your notes or https://www.masterclass.com/articles/non-linear-writing-tips-and-examples#the-4-advantages-of-using-a-nonlinear-narrative).  
         
    • Paragraph 2:  Explain how a non-linear plot structure supports the theme of the story. 
      • You will need to provide a thematic statement for the story. 
      • You also will need to provide specific text examples to support how the non-linear structure makes the theme clear to the reader. 
      • Need help?  Use your timeline and/or your reading questions 

   

  Option 2--Comment on the Southern Gothic

• Analysis: Discuss the character of Emily Grierson.
   
• Paragraph 1: How is she characterized like other Southern Gothic characters? 
  • Need help?  Review your Southern Gothic PowerPoint notes from Week 31.  The video is also available as a PlayPosit that you may review on Class Pages.
  • You may also wish to use: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jul/04/southern-gothic-fiction-harper-lee-go-set-watchmen
     
• Paragraph 2: If Miss Emily Grierson is a symbol of the traditional South, what might Faulkner be trying to say about Southern tradition?  Why use an extreme character like Emily to convey this message or theme? 
• Hint: What Faulkner says about or how he characterizes Emily is how he is characterizing the traditional South if she is a symbol of it.
• Be sure to refer to specific parts of the text to support your answer.  
• Need help? Consider your previous work/Wooclap on discussing tradition and identifying elements of tradition in the text.  If you need help find text examples, use your reading questions to narrow down plot events.
  
  

Homework:

• Submit ONE option w/ timeline from previous class