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WOF 404: Understanding Flannery O’Connor w/ Ethan and Maya Hawke

The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

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The Role of Men and the Impact of Love

This chapter discusses the challenges faced by Flannery O'Connor as a female writer, exploring the role of men in her life and the impact of her relationship with Robert Loll. It delves into the systemic sexism she encountered and the lack of powerful women in her network. It also examines how her illness both opened her up to wisdom and restricted her, and highlights her fascination with peacocks as a symbol of grace.

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