A Rose for Emily By desireebordonali 1894 Miss Emily's father dies and her taxes are due 1895 Miss Emily refuses to believe her father is dead, but eventually realizes it's true. 1896 She meets Homer Barron. 1896 Later, she buys arsenic from the pharmacy. 1897 A few years later, Miss Emily's house begins to reek. The townsmen sprinkle lime in her yard to cover up a bad smell. 1898 Homer Barron is seen going into her house but not leaving. 1904 For five-six years she teaches painting at home. 1938 Emily dies and her family has a funeral. 1938 The townspeople break down the door of her upstairs room and find the corpse of Homer Barron. 1938 One of Emily's long grey hairs is also found beside the body of Homer