Hulga In Flannery O 'Connor's Good Country People'
Carmen Hernandez
English 1010
September 16, 2013 In the short story, “Good Country People”, Flannery O’Connor introduces the character “Joy”, later known as “Hulga.” Hulga is a cruel, unhappy, and unfriendly person. Although, she is a harsh person, she is actually afraid, afraid of the world and of being judged. The three character traits which describe Hulga are angry, miserable, and frustrated. Particularly, O’Connor presents Hulga as an angry person because Hulga is never happy. Her unhappiness comes from not being pretty, like Mrs. Freeman’s daughter Glynese or Carramae. Mrs. Freeman’s daughter, Glynese is an eighteen year old, redhead, and has many admirers. As for Carramae, she is only fifteen, married, and pregnant. On the other
English 1010
September 16, 2013 In the short story, “Good Country People”, Flannery O’Connor introduces the character “Joy”, later known as “Hulga.” Hulga is a cruel, unhappy, and unfriendly person. Although, she is a harsh person, she is actually afraid, afraid of the world and of being judged. The three character traits which describe Hulga are angry, miserable, and frustrated. Particularly, O’Connor presents Hulga as an angry person because Hulga is never happy. Her unhappiness comes from not being pretty, like Mrs. Freeman’s daughter Glynese or Carramae. Mrs. Freeman’s daughter, Glynese is an eighteen year old, redhead, and has many admirers. As for Carramae, she is only fifteen, married, and pregnant. On the other