III。 Multi-dimensional Interpretations of the Female Image in A Rose for Emily 

     The main character Emily is a kind of complex, plump, typical and conflict image in the story。 On the one hand, she is the victim of the paternalism and northern tradition influenced by Puritanism。 As for a descendant of the noble family in northern America, since his father’ died, she has become the only belief for the town people to seize the past and continue the illusory glory helplessly。 On the other hand, the longing for love and good life forced her to rebel against the traditions again and again, seeking for her freedom and happiness。 From the novel we can not only see the trace of traditional legacy but also the figure who fights against traditional principles and moral values, making her every effort in pursuing ideal life。 In A Rose for Emily comprehensive interpretations of this female image will be given。