Modern Stream of Consciuosness in A Rose for Emily

William Faulkner's style of works earns the popularity of the modem stream of consciousness technique. A Rose for Emily is one of his most impressive short stories, whose theme may challenge readers to work out from different perspectives. This paper mainly presents a psychoanalytical account of the reflections of its theme by way of the social and psychological conflicts between erotic passions and human cruelty portrayed in the story.

William Faulkner＇s style of works earns the popularity of the modem stream of consciousness technique. A Rose for Emily is one of his most impressive short stories, whose theme may challenge readers to work out fi＇om different perspectives. This paper mainly presents a psychoanalytical account of the reflections of its theme by way of the social and psychological conflicts between erotic passions and human cruelty portrayed in the story.