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Greenleaf

by Flannery O’Connor

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​Twice in Greenleaf we see lilies that allude to the Biblical verse “Consider the lilies of the field.” What connections do you see between this verse and O'Connor's characterization of the Greenleafs and Mrs. May?


In "Greenleaf," what does the bull symbolize?


Where is and what is the action of grace in Greenleaf by Flannery O'Connor?


How does O’Connor create a sexual connotation when she describes the bull in the story "Greenleaf?" What is the meaning of the bull part of the story?


When was Flannery O'Connor's short story "Greenleaf" published?


Romio & Julie What should be the perfect ending for the story in your wonderful world? Please think to yourself.


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