Susan Glaspell's A Jury of Her Peers and William Faulkner's A Rose for Emily are two wonderful intriguing short stories. Both authors succeed in creating a suspenseful and mysterious story. A second look shows numerous similarities and differences. The narrative style, for instance, is one effective use of literary techniques. The oppression of women, the social standards they had to deal with, their motives and their isolation are also interesting to compare and to contrast. …showed first 75 words of 1048 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1048 total…independence, demanded obedience, and was abusive toward women. It provokes sympathetic feelings for both women. The society back then punished itself. It is harmful and hurtful: not only to the women, but to the men as well. Unfortunately the men in both stories fail to notice this small but important factor. The female characters rebel against the inequalities that women faced. They proved that women are competent and when pushed to far - hit back.