Symbolism If we compare William Faulknerˇ¦s two short stories, ˇ§A Rose for Emilyˇ¨ and ˇ§Barn Burningˇ¨, he structures the plots of these two stories differently. However, both of the stories note the effect of a fatherˇ¦s teaching, and in both the protagonists Miss Emily and Sarty make their own decisions about their lives. The stories present major idea through symbolism that includes strong metaphorical meaning. Both stories affect my thinking of life. Both ˇ§A Rose for Emilyˇ¨ and ˇ§Barn Burningˇ¨ address the influence of a father, and the protagonists of both stories make their own decisions. Miss Emily lives with her father who pre