Write an academic essay, selecting one of the five topics below:

1. Discuss about the four men who might be responsible for Emily's isolation from the world outside?

2. In the story "A Rose for Emily" - William Faulkner, there are a lot of rumors among the neighbors about Emily's private life. Do you often believe in the rumor? Does it affect your lifestyle?

3. In your point of view, why did William Faulkner title the story as "A Rose for Emily"? What did the rose stand for?

4. In your viewpoint, why did Emily kill the man she loved - Homer Barron? What kind of love do you think she had?

5. What do you think of Homer Barron who seemed not to love Emily, but he still went out with her as a couple under the eyes of the neighbors?