Were there figurative language being used in the story a rose for emily by william faulkner?

The rose in the title of the short story is a clue. Typically, roses symbolize love in Western literature. Red roses signify passion, white ones innocent, and so on. They also have a scent which fades quickly which we usually associate with how quickly beauty fades. So, think about who it is that Emily loves. Is the love returned or is it denied to her? Faulkner also uses smells in the story. What stinks in the story? Can you find some specific examples? Besides the literal rottenness in Emily's life, what else is rotten?