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flourished. These social documentaries challenged political institutions that oppressed the many for the benefit of the few and called for political change taking up causes from feminist movement to Civil rights (Benson 8). This call to action is what Grierson thought documentary films were missing. At the end of the war, the development of lightweight-synchronous-sound equipment technology allowed unique behind the scene views of political events creating cinema verité movements from 50’s to the 70’s

This research paper is an analysis of the form and content of the Documentary Film Night Mail (1936) directed by Harry Watt and Basil Wright, written by W.H. Auden, narrated by John Grierson, and Music by Benjamin Britten. I will also go over the reaction by critics and others to the film when it first appeared. An oversimplification of this movie is to say it is about normal people doing their job, which would be picking up and delivering mail overnight. Beneath what would seem to most people as

“A Rose for Emily”, by William Faulkner, pursues the story of Miss Emily Grierson’s life during and after the death of not only her father, Mr. Grierson, but her love interest, Homer Barron. In the occurrence of the deaths, Emily’s behaviors are classified as insane, meaning she is in “a state of mind preventing normal perception, behavior, or social interaction.” (Koshland 931). An abounding amount of events develop to prove Miss Grierson’s insanity. Emily’s lonesome emotions and strange behaviors

about Emily, and also to encompass the reader within the story and all them to create their own judgements and opinions about the notorious Emily Grierson. In the town of Jefferson, simply saying the name Grierson guaranteed to make all ears within hearing range perk up in an effort to gather new information about the monumental recluse. The Grierson family’s importance was equivalent to that of southern royalty. This was first established when William Faulkner opened the story with Emily’s death

delineation focuses on a respectable woman’s bitter ending, which was inevitable but deserved a rose symbolizing respect. With Faulkner’s short story being comprised with such gothic material one must take notice of the primary protagonist, Miss Emily Grierson. Several vital events and key internal attributes would unfortunately lead to Grierson’s demise. The rudimentary of Grierson’s personality traits begins with her vibrant attitude in life. This is greatly displayed at the time of her father’s death

Emily Grierson is to be tried as guilty for the murder of Homer Barron. Witnesses have given the readers sufficient accounts of Miss Emily’s behavior to cause belief in her committing murder of the first degree. “First degree murder is found when the defendant intends to kill and does so with premeditation and deliberation” (Criminal Law Murder Model). The victim, having been found locked away in the house of Miss Emily (327), is the basis of prosecution for the accused. Emily Grierson will be

inhabited by a living monument of time, Miss Emily Grierson. Miss Emily inevitably lived in the only house left on her street, with everyone else overwhelmed with Emily’s presence. William Faulkner demonstrates a theme of traditional values overpowering a changing society by his use of conflict and symbolism. Following the division of the North and South in the United States, the Civil war molded many people, including protagonist Emily Grierson, into an idealistic view of what they once were, and

A Rose for Emily, written by William Faulkner is about a young woman named, Emily Grierson, whose life is depicted from the point of view of the townspeople. In the short story, it is evident that there is a division between two generations. Emily Grierson, represents the older generation in the Old South. She is symbolic of the traditional ways. She faces a widespread change and a coming of a new generation who values modern ideas. Emily rebels against the new society by refusing to let go of her

relationships and the sun symbolizes spirituality and visibility. In the story, A Rose for Emily, the townsfolk gather around to yearn the death of Miss Emily Grierson. As they gather each person reminisce on a collection of memories with the lady, whether they were valuable or awful. Emily Grierson was an established

Have you ever been deeply in love? If so, at what lengths would you pursue to be with the person you want to be with? Emily Grierson, the main character, takes extreme measures to end up with her lover. In a fictional town in rural Mississippi, Miss Emily Grierson lives with her father in their family home until his death. Her father, being a powerful figure in the town, abuses Emily emotionally throughout her life by sending away several gentlemen she falls in love with. When her father finally