Good Country People - Flannery O'Connor - Analysis and Review

Good Country People by Flannery O'Connor is the most disturbing story in Southern Gothic Horror. This 1955 story shows Flannery's mastery of the things that unsettle us and make us vulnerable. She does this not through shock and gore, but with characters who seem like they live just around the corner from you. In this video, we discuss the innocence, evil, comedy, and nihilism of Flannery's dark, amorphous characters. Even though the setting is in the 50s, Good Country People could very well play out today. As such, we discuss this story with a modern lens. This includes exploring the apparent asexuality in the story, which may have been taboo at the time of writing. Good Country People, the story, is right here if you haven't read it yet:    • Good Country People - Flannery O'Connor: F...   As you watch, think about yourself as a prism, and the story is a light passing through. Every prism has its own blemishes and flaws, so you have a unique perspective on it just by hearing it! Would love to hear your thoughts on Good Country People in the comments. Join the horde, hang on our live streams and talk about horror with us! Where to find the horde: 📺 Twitch:   / musiquemacabre   🐦 Twitter:   / macabremusique   🍦 Insta:   / musiquemacabre   Music & Performance: Chris Hemphill Editing and Direction: Stephen Gaudet