Old v New in "A Rose for Emily"

1. In "A Rose for Emily," Emily Grierson obviously represents the Old South; she is even said to be a "tradition" in the community. List at least five other things (characters, places, what have you) that symbolize the older, traditional ways.Thoroughly explain why and how these items represent the old ways.

2. What things within the story represent the New South (Ie, the changes that are taking place at the time)? List them and thoroughly explain why and how they represent the new ways.

3. Look up the term Noblesse Oblige. How does it apply within the story?

4. Consider the social changes that we are seeing in our country today. How does the concept of Noblesse Oblige apply to the social, racial, and political changes of recent years (give this one a lot of thought, folks).