The paper asserts that to attempt to analyze O'Connor's fiction from a humanistic standpoint is to miss its entire point - that the pivotal moments in our lives occur with an experience of a breakthrough to Christian consciousness. Bibliography lists 3 sources. A 5 page paper showing how O'Connor develops her themes of grace and redemption through the ornery character of Mrs. May in this short story. Bibliography lists 5 sources. This paper reflects upon the role that family order plays in designing lifestyle and the problematic elements in interpersonal relationships.
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No additional sources cited. A 5 page paper discussing O'Connor's last short story. Written under the influence of O'Connor's knowledge of the progress of her terminal disease, 'Revelation' deals even more with condemnation and redemption than her other works, even they also are known for the same underlying messages. A vision of the entrance into Heaven of the throngs of believers underlines the real, rather than perceived, shortcomings of the self-righteous and unforgiving main character. No additional sources cited.