5. In the beginning, Miss Emily receives a deputation from the Board of Aldermen. We already know her attitude toward taxes before this. If this anecdote does not advance the
plot or offer a clue to the eventual story of Emily and her lover, what function does it serve
in the story?

There is nothing inherently wrong with being gay. speaking generally, opposition to gays are usually judged on people's moral basis whether it be religion, experience or other factors. to conclude, there is no objective answer to this question only subjective ones that rely on people's idea of what is right and wrong.

You cant, you're going to have to go their page, which is to do that.