1. The Life You Save Maybe Your Own
... old woman and her daughter. In developing the character of the old woman, Mrs. Lucynell Crater Sr., Flannery O"Connor establishes a fatalistic flaw in this character due to her goodwill and trustworthiness. Through the use of symbolism, O"Connor is able to use the old woman's character to create a setting of a fallen family that has become isolated from the world around them. In ... Mr. Shiflet. This illustrates the realist view of modern society in which people in positions of power and authority constantly over turn the weak, helpless, and innocent due to their trustworthiness and lac...
- Word Count: 1041
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School