When comparing historical times, Gerson's house was used to compare the psychological belonging of Ms. Emily. At that time, Gerson's house was described as 'that is a square wooden house that was once painted white, a round top pavilion, a pointed tower top, a scroll-shaped balcony, showing a strong seventy The relaxed and pleasant style of the era.' This expression expresses the house building not only for the function of staying but also for the people in the town. Coincidentally, in the era of the affluent woman, Emily Gilson did not have the power to resist, but often gentle, elegant costumes for people. Most of the descriptions in the novel are because their appearance is considered a reflection of their husband or father. The performance of her extravagant life was arbitrarily described by the men as an affluent impression of the bystanders. Emily’s father saw her as an asset in her life. Her existence is a decoration for her father, just like their luxurious family.
As the story progresses, the reader is also very aware of the material decline of Ms. Emily and her family. With the 'room full of stench and waste in the room', Emily's age is naturally exposed, her voice is full of rush and hoarseness. Finally, when Emily approached death, the old house was seen as a “nail in the eye” in the town, and Emily was also seen as a “collapsed monument”. The house and her person are mostly empty and meaningless. Of course, their previous glory has disappeared.
As their main character, Faulkner sees Gleason's house as a symbol of Miss Emily's change in social status. In the era, the house was a mansion, located in the best location in Jefferson. The description of the house left a deep impression on the people, that is, the house of Emily is not only very stylish but also larger than the houses of other families. The Gothic form seems to have some minor problems for the people. Say it is not affected at all. The Gleason family, especially Emily, is the most powerful and unstoppable person. People in the town regard their family as an emperor. And Emily, the last person to live in Gleason, is a symbol of this family, and more likely a symbol of the rich past in the entire southern United States. Soon after people saw Emily's knowledge, the previous rumor was in her father's will, except for the house, there was no money left for her. At the same time, her scandal with Barron also lowered her position in the eyes of the public. Inevitably, Gleason’s old house collapsed along with the decline of Emily’s reputation.