A. This work is one I read aloud to my students each year. It usually winds up being one of the final short stories and one that is enjoyed immensely with lively discussions, curiosity, and utter disgust. We focus more on the acts of Miss Emily and the dichotomy of the North and the South. In Southern Gothic works, and the epitome of American Gothic literature, the Southern castle known as Miss Emily's house, is a haunted one. It is noted here in part V that the secret room, unknown to the outsiders, is a scene of death and decay - much like its described in part I. I will make a point to bring this up in the future whenever I teach this story.
B. In reading this work and referencing the context of the time period this work was written, the racial slur is used. I have included this in part III to stay consistent with the reading. In all honesty, I do not read the word when I teach this work. My students know this about me from the beginning of the year and expect no different by the end of it.
C. A side note that textbooks like to do from time to time: In alignment with the story, you know that Miss Emily does not pay taxes. Ironically, this story begins on page 1064 in our literature book. I know that the form is actually 1065, but I find it humorous, nonetheless.
D. The first part mistakenly says parts I, IV, & V. I failed to change this. My apologies.
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