sometimes people must look farther than the surface in order to understand the actions of others. To develop this theme, O'Connor creates a believable plot by using a social conflict, the element of surprise, and an unhappy ending. The main social conflict that appears in this story is not determined until a good portion of the story has passed. There are, however, incidents that build up to the actual conflict. The story "Revelation" has a major and a minor social conflict. The minor conflict is between Mrs. Turpin and a white-trash woman. This conflict is born because Mrs. Turpin believes she is in a higher class than the white-trash woman. The white-trash woman is unintelligent and uneducated, and Mrs. Turpin is repulsed when she speaks and interrupts her conversation with someone else. The major social conflict is between Mrs. Turpin and a teenage girl across from her. This conflict is built up over the course of the story through rude gestures and facial expressions given by the teenage girl. For instance, Mrs. Turpin makes a comment about a clock. The girl looks at the clock and smirks which was followed by another smirk toward Mrs. Turpin. Mrs. Turpin also acknowledges a look the girl gives her as the "ugliest face she has ever seen anyone make". It was as if the girl has known and disliked Mrs. Turpin all of her life. Another element of the plot, which reinforces the theme of "Revelation", is the element of surprise that actually brings the main conflict out in the open. O'Connor brings the conflict out well because the incidents that built up to the actual conflict do not give away what is going to happen. The action around the conflict is completely surprising and unpredictable. We are aware the girl dislikes Mrs. Turpin because of her previous actions. The girl never does anything other than give dirty looks; therefore, we are not expecting any type of physical violence between them. When the girl hits Mrs.