Flannery O’Connor: “Everything that Rises Must Converge”
Address the following in a written essay:
- Examine the references to eyes, sight, and so on, in “Everything That Rises.” What do these references reveal about Julian’s perspective through most of the story? At the end of the story?
- In “Everything that Rises,” does Mrs. Chestny’s encounter with violence prepare her “to accept her moment of grace”? Or is Mrs. Chestny simply doomed because of her bigotry? You may use O’Connor’s essays and letters selections in your response as another primary source, if desired.
- Write an essay comparing and contrasting O’Connor’s and Joyce’s use of characterization, setting, or symbolism in “Everything that Rises Must Converge” and “Araby.”
Essay Guidelines:
- Must be formatted according to current MLA standards (Left name block, double space, page numbers, etc.). Use Times New Roman 12 pt font.
- Submit as a Word or PDF document only.
- Must be a minimum of 700 words and no more than 900 words.
- Must include a clear thesis statement in your introductory paragraph.
- Use essay formatting, including an introduction paragraph, body, and conclusion. Each point in your body must point back to and support your thesis statement.
- Utilize 1-2 secondary literary scholarly source(s).
- Must contain two (2) direct quotes, summaries or paraphrases from each poem.
- Must contain two (2) direct quotes, summaries or paraphrases from your secondary source(s).
- Quotations must be no longer than 2-3 lines.
