In the 'Emily Rose Story', Emily Rose is a girl who has to endure the horror of being possessed. She is the one that everyone in the story is either trying to help or figure out what's wrong with. Her experiences are what drive the whole story forward.
It is a very complex and poignant story. The main character, Emily, is a symbol of the old South. Her life is full of isolation and mystery. The use of the rose in the title can be seen as a symbol of love, pity or a tribute to her in a way.
One major theme is the decay of the old South. We can see this through Emily's family and her own life which is a relic of a bygone era. Another theme is isolation, as Emily is cut off from the rest of the town in many ways.
Definitely fiction. The story contains elements of imagination and storytelling that are characteristic of fictional works. It doesn't present real events or people.
The story of Emily Rose is mostly a creation for entertainment or to convey certain themes. There's no concrete evidence to suggest it's an actual real-life event. It could draw from common fears or myths but doesn't have a factual basis.