In an interview, Faulkner described the conflict of Miss Emily: she “had broken all the laws of her tradition, her background, and she had finally broken the law of God too… And she knew she was doing wrong, and that’s why her own life was wrecked.” According to New Criticism, authorial intent is irrelevant, that only what is in the text is applicable, so just because Faulkner himself said this about his own piece doesn’t make it correct. Do you agree or disagree with his interpretation? Why or Why not?

What does bittman’s style and language tell you about him?

What do the sketches of 9/11 victims in "portraits of grief" achieve?

Sure, i wish things had turned out differently for me in vietnam. but i know things could have turned out worse, too. so ljust try to be for what i do have and do my best to be independent. i can dress myself and even tie a tie. no more playing guitar, though. if i close my eyes, i can just about hear the music. just strumming my heartstrings is what i'm doing, i suppose. how could the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of somber regret? a. the narrator describes the difficulty in cooking for himself. b. the narrator decides to sell his guitar and take up a new instrument. c. the narrator points out that he doesn't have to wear a tie too often. d.the narrator mentions a friend who did not live through the war.