In Flannery O'Connor's story "Good Country People," Hulga has a Ph.D. in...
In Flannery O'Connor's story "Good Country People," Hulga has a Ph.D. in philosophy and is an atheist. She believes that her education gives her a better understanding of the world, including the...
View ArticleWhat did Hulga/Joy and Manley Pointer have in common?
What did Hulga/Joy and Manley Pointer have in common?
View ArticleIs it significant that the story begins and ends with Mrs. Freeman? Why...
Is it significant that the story begins and ends with Mrs. Freeman? Why or why not?
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Bookending her story "Good Country People" with Mrs. Freeman allows author Flannery O'Connor to reinforce the irony of the story, a key technique she uses to communicate her themes. At the beginning of...
View ArticleAs in many of Flannery O'Connor's stories, "Good Country People" has no...
As in many of Flannery O'Connor's stories, "Good Country People" has no real hero and no character is particularly admirable. Mrs. Freeman, who is the first person introduced in the story, has many...
View ArticleOne of the ironies of "Good Country People" is how alike Hulga and...
One of the ironies of "Good Country People" is how alike Hulga and Manley Pointer are. As Mrs. Freeman states, "Some people are more alike than others," and that applies to Mrs. Hopewell's daughter and...
View ArticleI do not think any of the characters in "Good Country People" are...
I do not think any of the characters in "Good Country People" are heroic. Mrs. Hopewell is delusional and relies on broad stereotypes to divide people into categories. She decides Manley is "good...
View ArticleWhat could be a thesis statement for the short story "Good Country...
What could be a thesis statement for the short story "Good Country People" by Flannery O'Connor?
View ArticleYour thesis statement is your position and lets your readers know what...
Your thesis statement is your position and lets your readers know what you intend to prove in your essay. The following are some ideas of possible positions you could take on Flannery O'Connor's short...
View ArticleHow did Flannery O'Connor's life and beliefs influence her writings in...
How did Flannery O'Connor's life and beliefs influence her writings in "Good Country People?"
View ArticleFlannery O'Connor is an American author whose writings were heavily...
Flannery O'Connor is an American author whose writings were heavily influenced by her life and beliefs. O'Connor was a devout Catholic who expressed the tenets of her faith through many of her...
View ArticleExplain how "Revelation" could be used as a title for any of the...
Explain how "Revelation" could be used as a title for any of the O'Connor stories: "Good Country People,"" A Good Man is Hard to Find," and "Revelation."
View ArticleCompare Flannery O'Connor's characters: Joy-Hulga in "Good Country...
Compare Flannery O'Connor's characters: Joy-Hulga in "Good Country People" and Mary Grace in "Revelation."
View ArticleWhy did Flannery O'Connor title her short story "Good Country People?"
Why did Flannery O'Connor title her short story "Good Country People?"
View ArticleIn “Good Country People” explain what in the final ten lines adds...
In “Good Country People” explain what in the final ten lines adds to the story as a whole.
View ArticleCompare and contrast the characters and personalities of Joy (Hulga) and...
Compare and contrast the characters and personalities of Joy (Hulga) and the Bible salesman in "Good Country People" by Flannery O'Connor.
View ArticleBasing your opinion upon their experiences in the respective stories, do...
Basing your opinion upon their experiences in the respective stories, do you think Ruby and Hulga/Joy will become better people? Why or why not? ["Revelation" and "Good Country People"]
View ArticleIn "Good Country People," why is it significant that Mrs. Hopewell's...
In "Good Country People," why is it significant that Mrs. Hopewell's daughter has two names?
View ArticleHow do physical handicaps symbolize the larger handicap of the intellect?
How do physical handicaps symbolize the larger handicap of the intellect?
View ArticleExplore why and how Manley Pointer is able to be so successful in his...
Explore why and how Manley Pointer is able to be so successful in his misadventures as a traveling salesman in “Good Country People."
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