JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why Flannery O'Connor Had Doubts About "The Lame Shall Enter First".

  • Published In: Mississippi Quarterly, 2024, v. 76, n. 4. P. 511 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wood, Ralph C. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Flannery O'Connor's doubts about her story "The Lame Shall Enter First," despite positive reviews from critics. The story portrays Sheppard as a self-righteous do-gooder who ultimately does harm. O'Connor's doubts stemmed from her lack of sympathy for Sheppard, who adopts a secular, sociological approach to helping others. The story explores themes of alienation, compassion, and the clash between secular and religious perspectives through the characters of Sheppard and Rufus Johnson. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mississippi Quarterly. 2024/10, Vol. 76, Issue 4, p511
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0026-637X
  • DOI:10.1353/mss.2024.a953239
  • Accession Number:181694664
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