Question

which element from modernism is being described here?
in william faulkners a rose for emily, the main character emily represents the traditional south.
symbolism
absurdity
experimentation
individualism
question #14
which describes the element of individualism in modernism?
something absurd is really silly, absolutely ridiculous, or total nonsense.
modernist writers broke free of old forms and techniques.
the modernist writers infused objects, people, places and events with significant meanings.
in modernist literature, the individual is more interesting than society.

Explanation:

In the first question, Emily representing the traditional south is an example of Symbolism as a character is used to stand for something larger. For the second question, individualism in Modernism focuses on the individual, so "In Modernist literature, the individual is more interesting than society" is correct. The other options describe Absurdity (first option of second question), Experimentation (second option of second question), and Symbolism (third option of second question).

Answer:

First question: Symbolism
Second question: In Modernist literature, the individual is more interesting than society.