“Revelation” centers on a self-righteous woman, Mrs. Turpin, who acts kind and gracious on the outside, but on the inside is fiercely judging all those around her.
She receives an unexpected bolt of grace from a very unusual place, and surprisingly, it sinks in and reveals the truth of God’s saving love.
Enjoy this funny and disconcerting story here:
- How does grace appear in O’Connor’s story “Revelation”?
- Who is the bearer of the grace? Who is the recipient of the grace, and how does it change her?
- How is this story a cautionary tale about self-righteousness and judging others?