1. Everything that Rises
The theme of the story is that of the plague of social bigotry of the people of the South in the time of desegregation. O"Connor suggests to us, not only in the title but, throughout this short story that people often resist to growing away from egoism towards self-awareness and love for all humankind that is so necessary for life to converge in equality. ... The story escalates when Julian is seated next to the black woman wearing a hat identical to his mother's and across the aisle; the black woman's child drew his feet up next to Julian's mother. ... The climax occurs when ...
- Word Count: 806
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: Undergraduate