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A Rose for Emily: The Struggle against Loneliness: A Search for Human Affection In the stories "A Rose for Emily" and "Antlers," the main characters, Emily and Suzie, both share fear loneliness. Emily and Suzie attempt to overcome their loneliness by seeking huma ....

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.... someone’s loneliness and lifestyle. In Emily’s case, because of her honorable family heritage, "she demanded recognition of her dignity" from her community (Faulkner, 411). An example of the respect Emily expects in her town is when she is summoned for taxes, but refuses to pay because of her hereditary tradition. Emily sees herself as a "high and mighty Grierson" who earned honor and admiration from her family legacy (Faulkner, 409). Emily’s fear of loneliness is first seen when she refuses to admit that her father had died and would not let his body be buried. Emily’s denial of her father’s death indicates her fear to be alone. Once Emil ....