Flannery O'Connor, a Catholic novelist in the Protestant South, was greatly influenced by her religion and it is apparent in her works.

... Flannery O'Connor, a Catholic novelist in the Protestant South, was greatly influenced by her religion and it is apparent in her works. Some of her stories expose hypocrisy in religious women, but as much as she is known for her exploration of religious themes, she is known for integrating her southern culture and heritage into her stories as well. In "Revelation", O'Connor focuses on the life of Mrs. Turpin, who has believed all her life that she is worthier of being saved by Christ than others because of her social standing and possessions, but in a single moment, all of her beliefs come tumbling down on her. O'Connor uses this story to explore the difficult process of redemption and how the events leading up to redemption signify an awakening of perception, but at a high cost to those who gain perspective. In "Revelation", the story opens up in the

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