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Topic: A Rose for Emily
In "A Rose for Emily," if Miss Emily is the protagonist, who is the antagonist?
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If one were to name an antagonist, I think it would have to be the Old Southern Traditional society. Emily, as a member of a family with high social standing, has certain expectations placed on...
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