1A. What answer best reflects a central theme in "A Rose for Emily?"

A. Love

B. Isolation

C. Happiness

D. Anger

I think B. Isolation

Explanation:

Emily's death at the beginning of the story through the description of Emily's death-haunted life to the foundering of tradition in the face of modern changes. In every case, death prevails over every attempt to master it. These themes are enhanced through motifs like death and taxes or compassion

B, isolation, would be the best answer.