A Rose for Emily

Change is the future, this is the theme of the short story a Rose for Emily. William Faulkner wrote a beautiful but horrifying short story. Mr. Faulkner ties symbolism, imagery and irony in a Rose for Emily, that is what makes a short story interesting. What caught my eye was the use of Mr. Faulkner's detail in imagery and symbols. The symbols help the reader understand what the theme is. William Faulkner describes Emily as an old foul smelling person who's lost whole family and her sweetheart. He also describes the house as Emily, foul and never changing. Emily's husband represents her rose. Homer, Emily's husband, mysteriously left her and the town does not know why. The reader knows later in the book that Emily was crazy and wanted to preserve her husband so he wouldn't leave her. By preserving her husband, Emily killed him and kept him at her bedside. This is ironic because Homer is decaying and he is not preserved. This also helps the reader figure out the message of the short story.  A Rose for Emily was during the Civil War. The Civil War was time period when African Americans were discriminated by white people. Emily married an African American. Mr. Faulkner was stating that the world can change, people are equal no matter what race. What was most beautiful about a Rose for Emily was the theme and that was if you love someone let them go and accept the change in life and see what lies ahead. In comparison to the other short stories a Rose for Emily was more detailed. Ernest Hemingway's short story, Hills Like White Elephants was very interesting but not detailed enough for a reader to understand the plot or make any literary illusions. White Elephants was about a girl and a boy. The boy wanted the girl to make the decision if she should have an abortion or not. The ending was unclear if she agreed to get an abortion or she didn't agree. If the author put in more detail and more literary uses the reader would understand the plot. Another short story that was not understandable was Indian Camp. Ernest Hemingway's short story was interesting because of it's theme. The theme was social class and desperation. Nick's dad is a doctor in this short story and uses unsanitary tools on the woman that is giving birth which is describing hierarchy and unfairness in the social class. Both a Rose for Emily and Indian Camp were written beautifully but A Rose for Emily was absolutely brilliant.

Aggie:
your opening sentence is your thesis statement. We are shooting for making your final sentence in the first paragraph your thesis statement.
Mr. Murphy

The Introduction of the main message of Fahrenheit 451

Introduction:
   In Fahrenheit 451 there are many symbols and literary uses in the book that represent the main message that Ray Bradbury is trying portray. Ray Bradbury wants the reader to learn the life lessons of the characters that he has created. One of Ray Bradbury's key messages is that technology is taking over our lives and the future ahead of us. Throughout the book we the readers are shown numerous examples of how Ray Bradbury reinforces his message. The town is consumed by television which limits their social interactions. One of Ray Bradbury's characters, Mildred, is engrossed with watching television that she does not listen to Guy Montag and creates her own "t.v. family." This is one example of technology ruining society.

The main message of Fahrenheit 451

Hearth and the salamander, the sieve and the sand, the phoenix, and fire etc. are all symbols that are important and related to the message of Fahrenheit 451. Mr. Bradbury wanted the reader to understand the importants of life and how the lessons of life can relate to a book. Life is about curiosity which Mr. Bradbury included as central part of Guy Montag's personalities. Mr. Bradbury also includes learning from a mistake and starting again on the path you want to choose. the phoenix symbolizes the city burning into ashes and rising again and remembering the mistakes that Montag and learning from it and make the city a more learned place. Life is also about finding your right place in the world which home.  In Fahrenheit 451 the hearth resembles home, it took a long time for Montag to realise he wasn't happy and books made him happy. When Montag found the professors surrounding the fire he felt at home he felt his place in the world. He could be who he wanted to be and he can share knowledge freely without fear of punishment. 

Life is like the beginning of a chapter you don't know what lies ahead, but you do get hints and help along the way just like foreshadowing. Montag receives help form Faber, a professor that he met in the park, he learns and understands what he is reading. Everyone needs help in life to push them further to see what lies ahead. Life is also like a mystery. We need to unravel the clues in life and find the meaning of our life. Faber helps Montag do that. Faber explains to Montag that the unhappiness that lies within Montag has something to do about books but it's not the books themselves, it's the meaning of the message in the story which Montag has to figure out on his own. Mr. Bradbury wants the reader to know that fire can destroy as well as enlighten in knowledge and provides life like the sun.