Familial Roles In The Short Stories By O’Connor
Religion and irony through the mother-and-daughter theme are central in most of the stories, written by Flannery O’Connor, and, readers familiar with her biography, would also find that many familial ties depicted in her works have allusions to her real life. The relationship between her life and fiction is plainly reflected in her work, as her stories are heavily influenced by her Southernness, her religious beliefs and her concern with mystery and manners. A close look on her life will help us interpret the various religious, social and literary messages her stories convey.
O’Connor was born on
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