does this story contain elements that you associate with gothic traditions in horror stories or mystery stories? What makes it an example of southern gothic fiction? (A rose for emily)

Southern Gothic Fiction usually have characters that are mentally unstable. They are either struggling to find their place in society or are broken in spirit.

A Rose For Emily is considered an example of Southern Gothic Fiction because its setting. The story happens in the South. Its main character, Miss Emily, has been isolated for many years thus she no longer knows her lace in society. Many deemed her weird and some even feared that she is crazy just like her aunt.