A Rose for Emily
Question #3
The most obvious detail that foreshadows the end of the story is Emily's purchase of rat poison. It never explains her having a pest problem, although it is ascertainable with the condition of her home. Also, the way she is so cold and vague about its purpose when the druggist asks is suspicious. Another detail could be that Homer Barron goes into her house one day and is never seen again. I did anticipate that Emily had killed Homer. It was pretty obvious when he was suddenly taken out of the story. The narrator never explained where he went or what Emily's reaction was to his disappearance. The overall creepy tone of the story does not leave the reader surprised to find that Emily is a murderer. The story of her life, including her relationship with her father, had been very dark, which is usually how it goes.
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