In this application of Feminist theory, I chose the short story A Rose For Emily by William Faulkner. I chose this short story for Feminist critical theory because the main character Emily is living under the patriarchal rule of her father. Within the story, Emily’s father serves as a symbol of domination over life. As a woman, particularly a woman of color from the South, I can easily identify with the parameters set for Emily by her father. I agree with different aspects of feminist theory because it reflects the reality I live in.