In William Faulkner'sa Rose for Emily,? Faulkner immediately establishes a theme of time. Time is one of Faulkner's key elements in allowing and making this story work. From the details of the town and how it has aged to very descriptive terms in describing Miss Emily, Faulkner establishes time as the focus of the story.
             In the opening sentence, he establishes the end of a time for the main character with the death of Miss Emily Grierson. Faulkner describes how the town peoplehad not seen her in at least ten years. (414)? This is the beginning of Faulkner's web of time. It is very specific and very telling of things that are to come.
             Before the end of section I, we see that there will be no rhyme or reason or timeline for this story- yet another faucet of Faulkner's use of time. The story is being told from the town folk's point of view. The narration is similar to that of a gossip session rather than that of a story. The reader can almost picture the town people whispering behind gloved hands as Miss Emily went about town. This point becomes very important because it is as if the reader gets the story in bits and pieces, like gossip, as opposed to the entire story.
             Faulkner draws more lines in time with his description of the old genre leaving the control of the town to the newer generation. As the newer generation tries to approach Miss Emily on a number of areas, including her taxes on the house, the time between the two generations is a catalyst in there inability to communicate effectively with her (414).
             Faulkner uses very explicit words when describing Miss Emily's furniture and surroundings. All of his choices conjure up images of age-leather was cracked,? 'tarnished gilt easel,? (415). Faulkner specifically details Miss Emily's wearing of a watch (415). It is her constant reminder that time will not stand still.
             When Miss Emily begins to date Homer, she becomes a p...