Flannery O'Connor's Stories Lesson Plan

Catholic Symbols in "A Temple of the Holy Ghost" and Other Stories

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will gain a working understanding of symbolism in literature, especially how it relates to Catholic symbols in Flannery O'Connor's work

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.6

Structure:

Divide students into pair or small groups. Have them research the following Catholic symbols used in O'Connor's work and in Catholic art in general:

1. The Sun as a symbol of God 

2. A clear sky as sign of clarity 

3. Peacock 

4. Nature as evil

5. Nature as God's love

6. Imperfect bodies as God's Love

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