Collected Stories of William Faulkner Setting & Symbolism

Collected Stories of William Faulkner Objects/Places

Yoknapatawpha Countyappears in Various stories

This imaginary county is the setting for several stories including "Shingles for the Lord," "A Rose for Emily" and "Shall Not Perish."

WPAappears in Shingles for the Lord

This government work program is referred to in both "Shingles for the Lord" and "The Tall Men." The WPA was created by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during the time of the Great Depression in order to give people jobs and a source of income.

Jeffersonappears in A Rose for Emily

Jefferson is the county seat of Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County. Several stories, including "A Rose for Emily" are set in this fictional city.

Frenchman's Bendappears in Shall Not Perish

Frenchman's Bend is the area of Yoknapatawpha County where the Grier family lives. This is a poor and largely agrarian portion of the county.

Slippers with Red Heelsappears in Red Leaves

These slippers are given to Moketubbe by his father. It is only when Moketubbe becomes chief of his Indian tribe he is able to wear them. However, because Moketubbe is so fat, he can wear them only...
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