I was never loved by anyone throughout my whole life except my father. My father was the only one person who loved me with his whole heart. He took care of my all things and never let me feel sad and alone. I loved him so much that I can’t even imagine my life without him therefore when my father died I couldn’t bear the loss of his death. I was so heartbroken that I lost my senses. I didn’t know what to do. When entire town showed up at my house on my father’s funeral, I was senseless. I didn’t know what was happening. I was in the state of denial. I didn’t want my father dead. My neighbor came and said : “Sorry for your loss, Miss Emily.” I didn’t remember what I said in return, but I am sure I did not accept the fact that my father was no longer alive.
After sometime when I regain my senses, I started to believe that I have actually lost my father. I was alone. I cried a lot. I felt that now there is no one in the world who loves me. I was not mentally sick but some people made me believe that I am a sick woman and mad, but they didn’t know how it felt when you lost the only person who loves you and now you are alone without any love and care from anyone. I was thirty at that time and single. My servant named Tobe was with me in the house. He cleaned the house bought things from market and took care of my house. He was very quiet just like me. We didn’t talk too much, but he was very responsible. I stayed at my house I didn’t go anywhere. I did not want to do anything at all.
Just then I saw a man who was from north named Homer Barron. He was a day laborer. I felt for him at once. I was so lonely and searching for love and a companion.So, when he showed interest in me I could not resist. I saw him working through my window daily. He showed up at my house every day after finishing his work. I went with him to visit the town and eat. I was happier than ever. After a long time I felt alive. I thought that I finally found someone who loves me like my father. I started going in and out.
Then suddenly out of nowhere my kinsfolk from Alabama came and just then Homer left. I was so heartbroken at that time. He abandoned me. I went into the same phase when my father died. I again felt lonely and unwanted. People thought that I will become mad again, and I am not strong enough to bear the loss of my another loved one but I kept my head high even though I was falling a part because I was Emily Grierson and I have to keep the dignity of my family name. I went to the drug dealer and said: “I want some poison such as arsenic.” He asked “Madam why do you want it?”. I didn’t say anything except for this: “I want this for RATS.” I bought arsenic home.
When I came back Tobe was waiting for me, but he didn’t say a word. He observed me and a packet in which I put arsenic. I was miserable at that time. Next day in the evening the door bell rang.Tobe went to open the door. Homer was there standing right in front of the door. Tobe let him in. I was shocked to see him because I thought that he deserted me. Just then I decided that I will never let homer go again, so I put arsenic in his food and fed him. I have decorated our wedding room. I was very happy that now we will stay together. I kept Homer with me in our room and finally found the love of my life.
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