The social and emotional needs of human beings are fulfilled through their interaction with each other and the society. When an individual is isolated from others or from the society, it has a detrimental effect on hisher behavior and thoughts. The two short stories Trifles by Susan Glaspell and A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner bring forth the negative effects of isolation on the behavior of its characters. The story Trifles deals with the negative effect of isolation on a...
