Problem:
In the "Birth-Mark" by Hawthorne, "A Rose for Emily" by Faulker, and "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by O'Connor.
These stories explore what many call the "darker side" of American life. What cultural fears or anxieties do you find in the stories? How does the narrative voice and the point of view help to convey these anxieties?
Why do you think this type of literature has appealed to people over the centuries?