Flannery O'Connor's 'The Displaced Person' Analysis
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What was Flannery O'Connor's attitude toward topical writing?

  • She believed topical writing could bring about social changes through idealism
  • She thought topical writing required hard, messy, and sometimes violent work to bring about social changes (correct)
  • She believed topical writing should focus on bringing about immediate social changes
  • She considered topical writing to be ineffective in bringing about social changes

    • What was the Displaced Persons Act that Flannery O'Connor refers to in her story?

  • It allowed refugees from any country to immigrate to the United States
  • It restricted the immigration of European refugees into the United States
  • It permitted the immigration of European refugees into the United States between 1948 and 1952 (correct)
  • It had no impact on the immigration policies of the United States

    • What was President Truman's view on the Displaced Persons Act?

  • He had no opinion on the bill and left it to the lawmakers
  • He opposed the bill due to its discriminatory policy toward Jews and Catholics (correct)
  • He considered the bill fair and just for all refugees
  • He fully supported and signed the bill without any reservations

    • What was the public's concern regarding the Displaced Persons Act?

    <p>The possibility of immigrants taking jobs from American workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Matysiaks, a Polish family, become eligible for immigration under the Displaced Persons Act?

    <p>They entered Germany, Italy, or Austria before December 22, 1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Flannery O'Connor's view on 'topical' stories?

    <p>She was wary of stories that focused solely on social issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did O'Connor consider 'Everything that Rises Must Converge' problematic?

    <p>It focused sentimentally on social issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was O'Connor's opinion of Eudora Welty's story 'Where Is the Voice Coming From'?

    <p>She disliked it for portraying typical life in the Southland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did O'Connor abhor but was slow to embrace?

    <p>Integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was 'The Displaced Person' one of Flannery O'Connor's least anthologized stories?

    <p>It did not focus on social issues as much as her other works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Flannery O'Connor's Attitude Toward Topical Writing

    • O'Connor expressed skepticism about topical writing, advocating for more timeless, universal themes rather than contemporary issues.
    • She believed that focusing on topical subjects could lead to stories that quickly become outdated.

    Displaced Persons Act

    • The Displaced Persons Act was a U.S. law enacted in 1948 to allow the admission of European refugees after World War II.
    • It aimed to resettle individuals who were displaced due to the war, enabling certain groups, including Polish families, to immigrate to the United States.

    President Truman's View on the Displaced Persons Act

    • President Truman supported the Displaced Persons Act, viewing it as a moral duty to assist those affected by the war.
    • He believed in the necessity of providing refuge to displaced individuals who suffered due to the conflict.

    Public Concern Regarding the Displaced Persons Act

    • Public concerns centered on fears that displaced persons could bring economic or social challenges to American society.
    • There was anxiety about potential security risks and the integration of refugees into communities.

    Matysiaks' Immigration Eligibility

    • The Matysiak family, a Polish family, became eligible for immigration due to their status as displaced persons after World War II.
    • Under the Act, they provided necessary documentation proving their refugee status to gain entry into the United States.

    O'Connor's View on 'Topical' Stories

    • O'Connor considered 'topical' stories problematic as they often lean too heavily on specific events or issues rather than exploring deeper, more philosophical themes.

    O'Connor's Opinion on Eudora Welty's Story

    • O'Connor had mixed feelings about Welty's 'Where Is the Voice Coming From,' finding merit in its exploration but also critiquing its handling of topical issues.

    Abhorrence and Hesitance

    • O'Connor had a strong aversion to the conventional portrayal of social issues in literature but was initially slow to fully embrace more innovative narrative forms.

    'The Displaced Person' Publication

    • 'The Displaced Person' ranked among O'Connor's least anthologized stories, possibly due to its complex themes and the nuanced portrayal of immigrants which contrasted with public sentiment at the time.

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