Good Country People: A Summary of Flannery O'Connor's Story

Chapter 1 What's Good Country People<br> <br> "Good Country People" is a short story by Flannery O'Connor that was published in 1955. The story follows a young woman named Joy Hopewell, who has changed her name to Hulga due to her nihilistic views and lack of faith in humanity. She lives on a farm with her mother, Mrs. Hopewell, who is a simplistic and optimistic woman.<br> <br> The story unfolds when a traveling Bible salesman named Manley Pointer arrives at the farm and begins to charm Mrs. Hopewell with his religious talk. Hulga is skeptical of his intentions but is...