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Flannery O'ConnorA Late Encounter with the Enemy
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1953A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
1.
What language, symbols, and plot events does O’Connor use to support the characterization of the General as detached from contemporary society?
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In what ways does “A Late Encounter With the Enemy” exemplify the genre of Southern Gothic fiction?
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Consider the story’s title. What is “the Enemy” mentioned in the title? What “Encounter” is being referred to, and why is it “Late”?
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