Faulkner described the title "A Rose For Emily" as an allegorical title: this woman had undergone a great tragedy, and for this Faulkner pitied her. As a salute, he handed her a rose.[2] The exact meaning of the word "rose" in the title in relation to the story, however, remains open to debate; no actual rose appears in the story.[3]
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