An Exploration on the Protagonist's Tragedy Based on the Prison Images in A Rose for Emily
A Rose for Emily is one of the most influential short stories written by William Faulkner,a representative writer of the American south.The story gives a vivid portrayal of Emily's tragic life,which is caused by her family environment,social environment,and her own distorted mind.The images of prison prevailing in the story—prison of family,prison of society,and prison of the self—all confine and consume Emily's body and soul.Emily remains a prisoner deprived of freedom,which finally contributes to her own tragedy.
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