An essay on the use of symbolism. - Fallen from Grace A comparative essay on the use of symbolism in William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily.'         Authors traditionally use symbolism as a way to represent the sometimes intangible qualities of the characters, places, and events in their works. In his short story 'A Rose for Emily,' William Faulkner uses symbolism to compare the Grierson house with Emily Grierson's physical deterioration, her shift in …showed first 75 words of 830 total…

…showed last 75 words of 830 total…social standing, and reluctancy to accept change, is too precise to be construed coincidental. It is precisely this open usage of symbolism, and expert utilization of foreshadowing that earned both William Faulkner and 'A Rose for Emily' their places among the classics. Works Cited Faulkner, William. 'A Rose for Emily.' The Norton Introduction to Literature. By         Carl E. Bain, Jerome Beaty, and J. Paul Hunter. New York: W. W. Norton         & Company, Inc. 1991: 69-76.