Steinbeck’s “The Chrysanthemums” and Faulkner’s “Barn Burning”
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A five page paper looking at these two stories by John Steinbeck and William Faulkner in terms of the way they reflect the protagonist’s internal struggle with him- or herself. These struggles may be reflected in concrete action or simply transform the character from within. No additional sources.
Filename: KBstein4.wps

The Concept & Consequences of Time in Faulkner's 'The Sound and the Fury'
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A 9 page essay that examines the theme of time that flows through William Faulkner's novel entitled 'The Sound and the Fury'. This paper focuses on the means taken by each of the Compson family to escape time, therefore to escape reality. Also included is a summary of how Faulkner used the three Compson sons to represent the past, the present, and the future. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: LCSound.doc

The Town vs. the Individual in Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily'
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A 5 page paper on William Faulkner's classic story. The paper contends that because the town holds Emily Grierson in such awe, she does not have the benefit of the intimacy with her neighbors which might have enhanced the quality of her life. Bibliography lists six sources.
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William Faulkner / Life & Works
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6 pages analyzing the life and works of William Faulkner. Includes brief biography, assessments of 'A Rose for Emily' and 'The Sound and the Fury,' as well as the recurring themes of life and death in his work. No Bibliography.
Filename: Faulkner.wps

William Faulkner / Women & Moral Value
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A 5 page exploration of the female characters in four of William Faulkner's works : The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, The Unvanquished, and Sanctuary. Bibliography lists four sources in addition to Faulkner's own books.
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William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily' / Comparing Two Critical Sources
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In 4 pages the author compares 'How Reader's Make Meaning' by Robert Crosman and 'Atmosphere and Theme in Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily'' by Ray B. West, Jr., which are both about William Faulkner's story 'A Rose for Emily'. An attempt is made to answer the question of which of the two arguments are found to be convincing and why. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Readmean.wps

William Faulkner's 'A Rose For Emily' / Southern Culture
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A 6 page paper on Faulkner's short story. It shows how Southern culture as much as Emily's response to it that exerts a death grip over this character's entire life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Emilrose.wps

William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily' / The Shadow Of The Father
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A 7 page paper on Faulkner's short story. It argues that Faulkner uses the posthumous character of Emily's father to show how she is limited and constricted by small-town Southern society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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William Faulkner's 'A Rose For Emily'/ Death & Decay
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A 5 page paper analyzing these themes in William Faulkner's classic short story. The paper shows how the images of decay pertaining to the Grierson house reflects the social and moral decay of the woman who lives in it. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Deathdec.wps