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  In the short story, "Good Country People," by Flannery O'Connor, Hulga studies the writings of Malebranche. What is the pun on his name?

  Posted by billyzane on Nov 11, 2009 at 10:15 AM

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  In what ways do you think Joy/Hulga will change after her encounter with Manley Pointer in the barn?

  Posted by jp0830 on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:22 AM

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  Analyze the two situations below. What do they suggest about Manley's attitude? How do they foreshadow the outcome?

  Posted by hossay on Oct 27, 2009 at 04:47 PM

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  How do you think the story wants you to judge Hulga, Mrs. Hopewell, and the good country person who violates them?

  Posted by lillian01 on Oct 27, 2009 at 10:06 AM

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  How is "Good Country People" a story of moral blindness?

  Posted by tota22 on Oct 15, 2009 at 09:04 AM

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  What does Mrs.Hopewell mean by the phrase "good country people"?

  Posted by barrerak on Sep 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM

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  Why does Joy privately rename herself Hulga in Good Country People?

  Posted by colin3 on Sep 21, 2009 at 10:37 AM

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  What is the climax of the story "Good Country People" by Flannery O' Connor?

  Posted by mrstorres on Sep 16, 2009 at 08:42 AM

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  Through the encounter with the bible salesman, what does Hulga learn about herself and other people?

  Posted by musicangirl on Aug 11, 2009 at 01:00 PM

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  Please list the platitudes used in "Good Country People".  

  Posted by uniquegirl25 on Jul 6, 2009 at 03:41 PM

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  How does O'Connor view Southern women in "Good Country People"?  

  Posted by crissy07 on Mar 18, 2009 at 09:12 AM

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  How do the religious views of Mrs Hopewell in "Good Country People" compare to those of the grandmother in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by kdrob on Mar 6, 2009 at 08:06 PM

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  Why do you think Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Hopewell are introduced before Hulga?

  Posted by b-jule14 on Mar 5, 2009 at 07:21 PM

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  In Flannery O'Connor's "Good Country People," what is the tone of the piece?

  Posted by falloutgirl8907 on Mar 3, 2009 at 04:25 PM

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  In "Good Country People", why does Joy change her name to Hulga?  

  Posted by latel1 on Feb 25, 2009 at 04:52 PM

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  In "Good Country People", what did Hulga hope to steal from Pointer when he stole her leg and glasses?

  Posted by tbarajas0802 on Feb 3, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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  What is the central conflict of "Good Country People?" What is the resolution?

  Posted by junkhunterjulie on Jan 30, 2009 at 09:10 AM

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  In "Good Country People", does Ms Hopewell's character explains her daughter character in any way?

  Posted by gambe101 on Jan 26, 2009 at 12:03 PM

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  In the short story "Good Country People" how do the names of the characters symbolically represent thematic contrasts in the story and what exactly is Hulga's greatest handicap?

  Posted by dreed001 on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:10 PM

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  What is the important role of religion in this story?

  Posted by laypheng on Oct 31, 2008 at 06:56 AM

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  What is the significance of the title "Good Country People"?

  Posted by laypheng on Oct 24, 2008 at 11:16 AM

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  What would the theme be of "Good Country People"?

  Posted by tasha69 on Sep 18, 2008 at 10:18 PM

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  Why are Hulga and Manley drawn to each other in "Good Country People"?

  Posted by raina on Mar 4, 2008 at 07:59 AM

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  What are literary works the author uses in "Good Country People"? Give an example.

  Posted by studjenn on Feb 20, 2008 at 11:10 PM