1. My Oedipus Complex
O"Connor wrote plays, novels, autobiographies and 150 short stories (Tomory 17). ... At least 70 of his short stories related to Irish family life and a majority of those related to his own life experiences. "My Oedipus Complex" was one of those stories. ... He compared his father to Santa Claus because he only caught glimpses of his father's short occasional visits. ... The story is entitled "My Oedipus Complex" because Larry, in his own way, would like to be rid of his father and wed his mother. ...
- Word Count: 675
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School