A Rose for Emily By Kc149260 Period: Apr 20, 1890 to Apr 20, 1920 A Rose for Emily Jan 1, 1894 Emily's father dies Dec 1, 1895 Emily's sweetheart dissapears Jan 1, 1896 Emiliy tells the people complaining about the smell to leave Apr 20, 1896 She purchases poison and her relatives visit her Jan 1, 1926 Emily tells the men to go away because she does not have to pay taxes