Flashcard on "Good Country People"

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What does the word 'remorse' mean?

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Sadness and regret for sinful actions.

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Who is the character that said, 'You ain't so smart. I been believing in nothing ever since I was born!'?

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The Bible salesman.

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What is a key theme in 'Good Country People'?

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Irony, particularly in the character's beliefs and outcomes.

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How does Mrs. Hopewell describe the Bible salesman?

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A nice, dull young man.

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What literary device is used when a character believes they are superior but ends up being fooled?

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Irony.

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What does the term 'ironic' mean in literature?

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A situation where the opposite of what you expect occurs.

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What is the significance of the Bible salesman in the story?

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He represents deception and challenges the characters' beliefs.

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What does the character Mrs. Hopewell symbolize?

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Traditional values and naivety.

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What is the setting of 'Good Country People'?

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A rural Southern community.

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What role does the character Joy/Hulga play in the story?

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She embodies intellectualism and skepticism.