Flannery O'Connor's Stories

Good Country People

What is Joy’s problem? Is she conceited? Is she to be pitied? What are your thoughts?

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Joy has a heart condition, as well as a wooden leg. In my opinion, Joy (Hulga) deserves our pity.... she is infirm, has a disability, and is taken advantage of. Somehow, I don't see much conceit.

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Good Country People