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Characterization refers to the techniques a writer uses to develop characters. In the story “”, William Faulkner uses characterization to reveal the character of Miss Emily. He expresses most of her character through physical description, her actions ....

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.... with her boyfriend added to her attempt to live in seclusion. Though her father was responsible for her becoming a hermit, her pride also contributed to her seclusion. "None of the young men were quite good enough for Miss Emily and such.” The town and Emily thought that she was of higher status because of her family name. Faulkner uses the feelings of other characters to show Miss Emily's pride. Her pride has kept her from socializing with other members of the community reinforcing her solitary. But Miss Emily's father is still responsible for her being a hermit. "We remembered all the young men her father had driven away…̶ ....