ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the initials of Emily’s partner?
A
HB
B
BH
C
RH
D
HR
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To the town’s surprise, Emily fell in love with Homer Barron, a Northern laborer with a dark complexion, and they assumed that she would marry him.

Detailed explanation-2: -Homer Barron He develops an interest in Emily and takes her for Sunday drives in a yellow-wheeled buggy. Despite his attributes, the townspeople view him as a poor, if not scandalous, choice for a mate.

Detailed explanation-3: -There is no real indication about Homer’s perspective on his relationship with Emily. Obviously, he has some sort of affection for her that makes him want to spend time with her, but what Emily perceives as romantic interest is merely platonic from his end.

Detailed explanation-4: -“A rose for Emily” “A Rose for Emily” is a story about Emily Grierson who kills her Yankee boyfriend Homer Barron and lives with his body in her bedroom for over forty years.

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