For your first assignment, you will create a Southern Gothic story based on "A Rose for Emily" that targets a social/religious/cultural/racial issue here in Rockingham, NC. Here are the requirements for your assignment:
1. One page, typed, double spaced analysis of "A Rose for Emily" that answers the questions:
a) What was Faulkner's message about the South in this grotesque story?
b) What issues with the South was he targeting?
c) What did the Gothic elements in the story symbolize about the South?
[one inch margins, Times New Roman 12, double spaced]
2. Typed, doubled spaced original Southern Gothic story. It must be:
a) From multiple points of view like "A Rose for Emily" in the first person
b) Each member must write one double spaced page in the story from a unique point of view.
c) Make sure you plan as a group the overall theme of your story, how all the viewpoints will
come together, your issue targeted...
d) Avoid being overtly goofy and silly - tackle a legitimate issue.
3. Presentation of your analysis of the short story and original story. You must:
a) Explain to the class your group's analysis of Faulkner's story.
b) Introduce to the class your group's original story and how it models Faulkner's story and what
issue here in Rockingham your group targeted.
c) Enact a dramatic reading of your original short story. Here are some ideas to consider:
- Use sound effects (speakers, iPad, etc.)
- Get into the character of your story!
- Use costumes, etc.
- Use appropriate props to create a background, etc.
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