Similarities Between A Rose For Emily And Schizophrenia

“A Rose for Emily” and “Schizophrenia”

William Faulkner, an American writer born into a family that was affected by the Civil War, was well recognized for his emphasis on social issues. In a “A Rose for Emily,” Faulkner presents the darkness and mystery of Emily Grierson’s life, and her social and political issues. In the other hand, “Schizophrenia,” poem written by Jim Stevens, presents the obscurity inside a person’s mind that suffers an incurable disease. Although “A Rose for Emily” and “Schizophrenia” have different themes and setting, they share several similarities. In both, the protagonist has an unstable behavior that causes pain and misery to themselves and people around them. In addition, the protagonists have a selfish conduct and

In “Schizophrenia,” the author uses symbolism to personify the house. Although both stories have similarities, they have notorious differences that make them special. “A Rose for Emily” depicts death, murder, economic disadvantage, political issues, social change, and women’s struggle in society. In the other hand, “Schizophrenia” depicts the struggle of a person with mental illness regardless gender, age, or social status. From a different perspective, “Schizophrenia” may also be a representation of a relationship that is unstable and harmful. The negativity of love and relationship may be a common theme in both

The story begins with presenting readers with Emily’s funeral, and ends with the discovery of Homer’s cadaver in Emily’s house. Faulkner’s hardship related to death is reflected in this story from beginning to end. Faulkner’s life was closely connected to death. He was named after her grandfather who was shot to death a few years before Faulkner was born. Faulkner also lost her first daughter, dedicating several stories to her. Faulkner’s experiences may have impacted his way of thinking, leading him to unconsciously reflect his feelings about death in his