William Faulkner
Lesson plans for "A Rose for Emily" and other works

|Biography and Background| |Absalom! Absalom!| |As I Lay Dying| |"Barn Burning"| |"The Bear"| |"A Rose for Emily"| |The Sound and the Fury|

A Vast and Enduring Monument: William Faulkner's Literary Reputation
Students analyze "A Rose for Emily," "Two Soldiers," and "The Bear" to determine the characteristics of Faulkner's writing and the reasons for his greatness.

Biography and Background

William Faulkner: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1949
Background information, including the presentation and banquet speeches.

Perspectives in American Literature: William Faulkner
This page includes an extensive bibliography of criticism; scroll down for study questions for "A Courtship," "Delta Autumn," As I Lay Dying, "Barn Burning," and "A Rose for Emily."

The Mississippi Writers Page: William Faulkner
Extensive biography, photos, a list of media adaptations, and links to online scholarly resources.

Teaching William Faulkner in High School Advanced Placement Classrooms
Comments from a veteran teacher.

Absalom! Absalom!

Absalom! Absalom! Electronic Interactive Chronology
This resource uses Web technology to help readers grasp the novel's complex chronology.

As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying
These resources from Oprah's Book Club include video lectures by Professor Robert Hamblin.

What's in a Name? Etymology and As I Lay Dying
This essay explores the significance of character names in the novel.

"Barn Burning"

"Barn Burning"
Commentary and discussion questions.

"Barn Burning"
This writing assignment asks students to analyze Faulkner's characters in the video version of the story.

"Barn Burning"
Eight analysis questions. This document requires MS-Word for access.

"Barn Burning"
Scroll down on this page to find discussion questions, writing topics, and a bibliography of criticism related to the story.

"Barn Burning" and "A Rose for Emily"
Background information, discussion of style, questions for discussion and/or writing, bibliography of criticism for both stories.

"The Bear"

Examining "The Bear"
Nine study questions and two writing topics. Access requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

"A Rose for Emily"

"A Rose for Emily" Study Guide
Vocabulary, character identification, and 22 study questions.

Study Questions on "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner
These 21 questions support a thorough analysis of the story.

A Vast and Enduring Monument: William Faulkner's Literary Reputation
Students analyze "A Rose for Emily," "Two Soldiers," and "The Bear" to determine the characteristics of Faulkner's writing and the reasons for his greatness.

William Faulkner, "A Rose for Emily"
Ten questions for writing and/or discussion. This document requires MS-Word or compatible software for access.

The Sound and the Fury

The Sound and the Fury
These resources from Oprah's Book Club include a video lecture series by Professor Thadious Davis.

William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury: Narrating the Compson Family Decline and the Changing South
Background information, activities, assessment, and related links. This is a rich site!