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A Rose for Emily: Chronological Events
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Discovery of Homer Barron's body
This event is the chronological conclusion of the story, occurring after Emily's death.
Death of Miss Emily's father
Occurs before the tax collecting confrontation but after Colonel Sartoris's exemption decree.
Colonel Sartoris exempts Miss Emily from taxes
This happens shortly after her father's death, before the newer generations of town leaders try to collect taxes from her.
Emily is last seen alive
This event occurs after all other events in Emily's life but before the final discovery by the townspeople.
The purchase of arsenic by Miss Emily
Occurs shortly before Homer Barron's disappearance, but many years before her own death.
The new town leaders attempt to make Miss Emily pay taxes
Occurs well into the story, years after Colonel Sartoris's death and his exemption.
Miss Emily giving china-painting lessons
Takes place before her seclusion becomes complete but after the death of her father.
Homer Barron's appearance in town
Happens before the arsenic purchase and Homer's eventual disappearance.
The smell around Miss Emily's house
Occurs after Homer Barron's disappearance but before most events recounted by the narrator.
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