ut of curiosity as well. They just wanted to see that room that had been shut closed for forty years. With this, Faulkner allowed the reader to understand how the younger generation had grown up with not much respect for their elders, as did the older generation. This showed a lot for the story and the characterizations of much of the towns people. This town's characterizations became the main reasoning behind Miss Emily Grierson's actions and attitude. The story begins to unravel much easier with the understanding of why Miss Emily does the things she does. This town of Jefferson, which Faulkner had set in the late 1800's to early 1900's, had become very indirectly involved with their actions and thoughts towards Emily Grie
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