A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner

A Rose for Emily

William Faulkner

36 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories emotional slow-paced

Description

Emily is a member of a family in the antebellum Southern aristocracy; after the Civil War, the family has fallen on hard times.

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Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 65%
tense 25%
reflective 23%
sad 19%
emotional 15%
challenging 9%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 41%
slow 33%
medium 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 39% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

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