You need to be very careful when considering such a
question, as it is clear that what dominates in the writing of William Faulkner is the
South and the antiquated values that he writes about and how they fade away. Clearly,
basing this story in any other location would lead to some quite radical changes as
cultural values are different wherever you go. I am not an expert on China and their
culture, but I would be surprised if the same values of chivalry existed as they did in
the South, and thus Miss Emily might not receive the tax exemption thanks to Sartoris.
In the same way, the position of women would probably be much lower, so it is unlikely
that people would stay away from Miss Emily's house for so long, deterred by her
inscrutable appearance and aloof personality.
However,
arguably, there are definitely some aspects of the story that would transfer well from
culture to culture. The way in which Miss Emily was raised and how her father prevented
her from having any suitors is something that we can easily imagine happening in China,
and the theme of love at any cost that is revealed with the body of Barron is likewise
something that is universal.
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