1-Who is Mrs. Hopewell? What are some of her beliefs about people? For her, what makes "good country people" so valuable?
2-Who is Mrs. Freeman? What are some of her beliefs about people? Do you think Mrs. Freeman is a wise woman?
3-Why did Joy change her name?
4-How do you think Joy's body affected her mentally and emotionally?
5-What are some of Joy's beliefs about the people around her?
6-How does Joy interact with the other main characters, and what do her interactions say about her character?
7-Describe Manley Pointer. How does he appear as "good country people?"
8-In your opinion, who is the wisest person in this story? Make sure you can explain why.
9-In your opinion, who is the most foolish person in this story?
10- What do you think the author, Flannery O'Connor, is suggesting about image and judgment?