"A Rose for Emily" Timeline

By Sam138
  • Apr 21, 1032

    Emily's father dies; Emily denies his death

  • Apr 21, 1033

    Emily starts to see Homer Barron

  • Mar 15, 1034

    Pastor visits Emily; he left, wouldn't go back, and wouldn't discuss it

  • Mar 22, 1034

    Emily buys arsenic

  • Mar 22, 1034

    Two female cousins come to visit Emily

  • Apr 8, 1034

    She buys the wedding set

  • Apr 10, 1034

    Homer Barron disappears

  • Apr 27, 1034

    She kicks the men out when they complain about the smell. The men eventually put lime down to get rid of the smell.

  • Apr 22, 1036

    Emily's taxes are remitted

  • Apr 22, 1040

    Emily gives China painting lessons

  • Apr 21, 1062

    New generation tries to make her pay taxes

  • Apr 21, 1074

    Emily Dies

  • Apr 22, 1074

    They break into the bedroom and find Homer Barron's body with a gray hair.

  • Apr 22, 1074

    The ladies walk in and the servant walks out the other door never to be seen again.