FAULKNER PORTFOLIO Name:
Answer each question in a large paragraph. Each portfolio will be graded over 100. Please do not copy and paste anything from the internet; such answers will receive zero.
“A Rose for Emily”
1. What does Southern Gothic refer to in American literature? In what aspects can “A Rose for Emily”
be considered an example of Southern Gothic?
2. Who is the narrator in the short story? What is his relationship to the story and the main characters?
3. What’s the narrative structure of the story like?
“Dry September”
1. What is the function of Hawkshawk, the barber, in the story? What does he represent?
2. Do you think Minnie lies? If yes, why? What does she aim to achieve by this lie?
3. What is the function of Part V, the last part of the short story?