The last scene forces readers to reinterpret Emily’s entire life. Write about a moment when new information changed your perception of a person or situation. How did that “plot twist” reshape your understanding, the same way Faulkner’s ending reshapes the story?

 Prompt Response: Last year, I found out that a classmate I always thought was really confident and popular was actually struggling with serious anxiety and depression. For months, I had assumed their life was easy, full of friends and fun, but knowing the truth completely changed how I saw them. Suddenly, their quiet moments or sudden disappearances made sense. It reshaped my understanding and made me realize that people often hide struggles behind appearances. Like the ending of A Rose for Emily, it reminded me that there’s usually more going on beneath the surface than we realize.

Summary: We took a quiz on A Rose for Emily, then watched a short movie.

Reflection: This is why it's important to talk to people and understand what they are really going through.