The short story, A Rose for Emily written in April of 1930 by William Faulkner implies that the main character Emily acted upon a wishful impulse and suggests that it is viewed as unethical and humanistically wrong in the eyes of society. By supplying the reader with information about Emily being rejected by Homer whom she loved and wanted to marry, Faulkner builds his claim about how she channeled that heartbreak she felt in an unhealthy manner. Faulkner’s purpose is to forewarn readers about the consequences of holding on to something they must let go of in order to move on and prevent unhealthy habits from forming. Because of the author’s sympathetic tone, it seems as if he writes for individuals from the south and an audience that may not be able to let go of their hurt and past to focus on their future.