A Rose For Emily and Other Short Stories

Emily is clearly the story’s protagonist. In the sense that he opposes her wishes, Homer is the antagonist. What other characters-or what larger forces-are in conflict with Emily?

Emily is clearly the story’s protagonist. In the sense that he opposes her wishes, Homer is the antagonist. What other characters-or what larger forces-are in conflict with Emily?

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Emily's father is an antagonist in that he wants to keep things the way they were. We also see a conflict between Emily and the new members of the town council who wish to treat her just like any other citizen.