Examples Of Community In Jefferson By Faulkner

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In looking at community's constant double standards, the reader can see that Faulkner hopes to prove that community is judgmental and hypocritical. In Jefferson, Miss Emily is allowed to get away with anything she likes, which ultimately allows her to murder Homer. This is also able to happen because while community is extremely judgmental and spreads rumors like whisper down the lane, they only directly speak to Emily about their problems with her or their concerns once. When she buys the poisons, no questions are truly asked. When Homer disappears shortly thereafter, no questions are asked. This shows the reader that community really only cares about themselves and their own entertainment, as opposed to Emily’s well-being. Faulkner's use