D. “ranked and anonymous graves of Union and Confederate soldiers”
Although, Emily Grierson is a source of curiosity for the townspeople, they never interfere with her life or actions. The townspeople are like an audience viewing Emily's actions from the outside, not really able to do anything.
Explanation:
From the text, the sentence, "After her father’s death she went out very little; after her sweetheart went away, people hardly saw her at all." represents major losses in Emily Grierson's life, due to which she has ostracized herself from the town.
and 3. The phrase, " ranked and anonymous graves of Union and Confederate soldiers who fell at the battle of Jefferson" hints on the rank and greatness of the Union and confederate soldiers among whom Emily Grierson is buried.
