Flannery O'Connor was born into a Southern Catholic home in Savannah, Georgia. " The spiritual heritage of the region profoundly shaped [her] writing..." (kirjasto 1), and is clearly seen in most of her works. " Revelation" and "A Good Man Is Hard To Find," both encompass religious theme that reflects both the tragedy and brutality of life. In O' Conner's two short stories, there are a number of examples that illustrate the religious philosophies of the two main …showed first 75 words of 667 total…

…showed last 75 words of 667 total…tragedy." A Good Man Is Hard To Find" illustrated that one cannot blindly follow the belief of good works. Just like in this story the result can be death, the death of your spiritual life. Happily, that doesn't have to be the case. Mrs. Turpin in "Revelation" realized that social status and proper behavioral people are not the only Christians able to meet in heaven. Mrs. Turpin in the end, understands that God want everybody.