A Rose for Emily

Faulkner's depiction of the decaying Southern town feels so vivid and oppressive. I wonder what influenced his vision of this haunting world.

Her isolation is heartbreaking but her choices are unsettling. How did readers reconcile sympathizing with her and being disturbed by her behavior?

The non-linear timeline keeps me guessing and adds to the suspense. I'm curious if this approach was planned or evolved as Faulkner wrote.