Here are few topics that I always touch on when having a
discussion with my classes.
- Who is the
narrator? How do you know? - What is the significance of
the stream of consciousness narration style? - Can you put
the story into a logical chronological order? Use the dates mentioned to discover
Faulkner's time-line. - What is the significance of Emily's
relationship with her father in regards to what happens with
Homer? - What evidence is there of a generation gap in the
town? - What is the significance of the
title? - What is the logic of the five section division of
the story? - How do the five adjectives used to describe
Miss Emily in part 4 relate to the five sections? - What is
the significance of the detail that the hair found on the pillow is
long and iron
gray? - Discuss the theme of the Old South vs.
the New South as represented my the people of Miss Emily's generation and the new
generation. - Why does the town feel that Homer is not
suitable for Miss Emily? - What do you understand of Toby?
Why does he stay? Why does he leave? - How is the story
fit the Gothic tradition? - What is the significance of the
mention of Old Lady Wyatt and Miss Emily's cousins? - Can
you understand and/or justify Miss Emily's
actions?
This story is rich in details and
never fails to engage its reader. You should have no problem having a great
discussion!
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