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Flannery O'Connor: Religious Symbolism
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The Wooden Leg in 'Good Country People'
Symbolizes the main character's emotional detachment and intellectual pride, which is taken from her in a moment of vulnerability.
Enoch Emery's 'New Jesus' in 'Wise Blood'
Represents the misunderstanding and distortion of religious belief and the grotesque replacement of true faith with a man-made idol.
The River in 'The River'
Represents purification, baptism, and the possibility of rebirth. The main character's experience with the river signifies a desire for a profound transformation.
The Misfit in 'A Good Man is Hard to Find'
Represents the concept of evil and grace. His role is pivotal in the grandmother's final moments of grace and redemption.
The Bull in 'Greenleaf'
Represents uncontrolled, primal nature that contrasts with the orderly life the protagonist aspires to maintain, thus leading to a destructive confrontation.
The Peacock in 'The Displaced Person'
Represents resurrection, glory, immortality, and the beauty of God's creation which is often ignored by the characters.
Tom Shiftlet's Arm in 'The Life You Save May Be Your Own'
Symbolizes the incompleteness in each character and the flawed human condition, suggesting a yearning for wholeness or redemption.
The Displaced Person in 'The Displaced Person'
Symbolizes the otherness of the stranger and Christ-like innocence, suffering in a world full of selfishness and xenophobia.
The Sun in 'Everything That Rises Must Converge'
Represents a higher power and judgement. It highlights the characters' flaws and serves as a backdrop for the mother's ultimate realization and convergence.
The Bible Salesman's Suitcase in 'Good Country People'
Symbolizes the illusion of good and the hidden malice within. The hollow Bible reveals the salesman's true intentions and the emptiness of false righteousness.
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