Flannery O’Connor is one the best American short-story authors. Flannery is an author who uses literary elements to make her work both engaging and informative. Good Country People has a simple plot with many twists and turns. This examination provides insight into the creation of tales and how literary devices can be used to increase comprehension.
Good Country People was founded by Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Hopewell, and a candid conversation about their children. Mrs. Hopewell is Mrs. Freeman’s employer and has two children. Mrs. Hopewell only has one child, Joy. Hulga describes herself as having a negative disposition and a wood limb. Both men debate whether their efforts to raise their children country-friendly people were successful. Hulga had been attracted to Manley Pointer, a Bible-salesman, the day prior to their conversation. His charisma and charm had convinced Hulga that she was now in love. Hulga and Manley go on a date, where they discuss religion and origin and Hulga’s walking leg. Manley falls in love with Hulga’s wooden arm and persuades her to return it via seduction. Hulga gets furious at Manley and asks him to return his wooden leg. He refuses. Manley, an established Bible vendor was actually a con artist. He had hidden his identity.
The narrative, which, contrary to the title, depicts people who are not from the Good Country, was enjoyable. Everyone in the novel was flawed, including the Bible seller. He would not have been the one advocating moral rectitude or defending Christian teachings and values. Moral of this story is that no one is perfect, even though we all want it. Hulga is an example of someone who is highly educated but is unaware that Manley wanted his wooden leg. Although she enjoyed going for walks sometimes, she was not fond of cats, dogs, birds, flowers or young men. O’Connor, pg. 5). She could see the foolishness of young men. This book’s title has an unspoken meaning and speaks to humanity as well as the code of conduct and expected behaviour of its members.