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Episode 297: No Pleasure in Meanness (Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find")

Very Bad Wizards

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Exploring Language and Art in Southern Narratives

This chapter examines the significance of language and imagery in Flannery O'Connor's narratives, specifically analyzing the term 'pickaninny' and its derogatory implications. The discussion also touches on the contrast between beauty and darkness in Southern art, alongside moments of childhood innocence amidst heavier themes.

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