A Rose for Emily

What does the title A Rose for Emily mean?

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The 'rose' comes ostensibly from the gesture of handing a rose to a gracious woman. However, there is no real 'rose' for Emily in the entire story. Her room is a rose color, she views live through roses colored glasses, and there's the whole bridal bouquet that's dried and decayed.