I travelled down to Tuscaloosa, Alabama where my roommate was from last year. ... " This was my first encounter with racism in the South and I often wonder what it would be like to live in a time period when racism was acceptable. ... Throughout most of O'Connor's writing there is a racism factor in each novel or short story. ... As I read on in O'Connor's short stories I came across a short story called "The Barber.... Times were changing and the black community had enough of being treated like a dog. ...

• Word Count: 2519
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Later, on another occasion, Celie thinks she sees her daughter who was sold six years before. ... She admits, "For the first time in my life, I feel just right."" ... It seems that she has gotten on with her life, but wishes to return to say hi to those she loves. ... Three years later, however, Sofia does become the servant of the mayor and his wife. ... Celie learns that Nettie's letters have been taken by Mr. __ and kept from her all these years. ...

• Word Count: 4341
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School