A Rose For Emily
5. How does the structural timeline of the passage help create suspense?

A The timeline of the story continues working backward to trace the sources of Emily's eccentricity.

B The timeline recalls various instances of tragedy in Emily's life
in no particular order, evoking pity when the ultimate tragedy
is discovered in the conclusion.

C The timeline jumps around, noting instances of Emily's eccentricity in order of least to most ominous and therefore building towards the grotesque conclusion.

D The timeline begins and ends with Emily's death, recalling memories of Emily and her strange shuttered life, thus building
suspense towards the big reveal of Emily's home.