"Good Country People"

If Joy had not been physical handicapped, she would ___

"be far from these red hills and good country people"

What are 3 examples of southern sayings in this short story?

(1) That's life (2) People have their opinions (3) No one's perfect

Through what 3 ways does Manley deceive Hulga?

(1) makes her feel dependent upon him (2) makes her feel vulnerable (3) makes her feel like they are meant to be

For what 2 reasons did Joy change her name?

(1) to spite her mother (2) to have a name that fits her personality

theme

Appearances are deceiving

author

Flannery O'Connor

Who are Mrs. Freeman's daughters?

Glynese and Carramae

What did Joy change her name to?

Hulga

Who in this short story is highly educated?

Joy

Who is Mrs. Hopewell's daughter?

Joy

Who is described as "a woman of great patience"?

Mrs. Hopewell

What is Mrs. Freeman's flaw?

She can't admit that she is wrong

How does Mrs. Freeman respond if someone brings her flaw to her attention?

She changes the subject

What reveals Joy's poor relationship with her mother?

She does not want to take a walk with her mother

How are Manley and Hulga similar?

They both have a heart condition

Why did Mrs. Hopewell employ the Freemans for so long?

They were good country people

What degree does Joy have?

a Ph.D. in philosophy

Joy

a large blonde girl with an artificial leg and a weak heart

Manley Pointer

a tall 19-year old Bible salesman

How does Mrs. Hopewell describe good country people?

as the salt of the earth

Carramae

blonde, 15-year old, married & pregnant

Mrs. Freeman

employee to Mrs. Hopewell

Mrs. Hopewell

employer for Mrs. Freeman

What does Mrs. Hopewell want for her daughter?

for her to be more like her name, Joy

What does Mrs. Freeman and her daughters do in the mornings?

gossip

What does Joy blame her lack of joy on?

her leg

Explain the irony - "Aren't you just good country people?"

ironic because he is not good country people

Explain the irony - "She was face to face with real innocence."

ironic because he is not innocent

Glynese

redhead, 18-years old, had many admirers