The realization of her own impending death, the spiritual heritage and etiquette of the South, and her strong Catholic faith are reflected in the dark humor, grotesque characters and situations, and religious themes of her works. ... In many ways O'Connor is describing to the readers that the grandmother is a common soul with good and bad qualities, who, though flawed with selfishness and a tendency to criticize in others traits she would forgive in herself, does in the end recognize her flaws and make a real gesture of grace at the moment of death. ... From the beginning of Step...

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