Literature connects people to the world around them through wordplay. The goal is to ignite the imagination, whether through poetry, short stories or even theater. There are certain concepts that must be understood in order to interrupt different jobs. The idea is to read a story or poem and understand what the author is saying. The reading material should move you in some way, whether to love or to hate. You have to feel a certain level of emotion through reading. The purpose of this essay is to examine a few different works of literature and compare genres using the elements of literature, primarily symbolism and irony. When we think about the pleasant encounters in life, there is usually a moment, place or object that makes the moment memorable. By examining some of Flannery O'Conner's short stories, we may be able to better understand his use of settings and symbols. For example, in the short story “Good Country People,” the setting takes place in a rural area. The setting of this story is almost like a character itself, without it it changes the context of the story. Location, being in the right place at the right time; the setting of a story is a key element. The setting of a story, the place in which events occur, does more than provide a site. The setting reveals details about the characters that might not have been known otherwise. Setting helps the reader understand a character's state of mind. There are no exceptions in “Good Country People.” The developing atmosphere unfolds throughout the story. The location of the Hopewell House and surrounding area ensures that the reader understands the point of view of the story. Alongside “The life that you ...... middle of paper ...... a character in a few paragraphs of verse. In conclusion, prose connects people to the world around them through the use of wordplay. The goal is to ignite the spirit, whether through poetry, short stories or even theater. It's the ability to draw a vivid picture while reading that keeps the reader wanting more. With the different types of irony that give spice to the story. There are certain concepts that must be understood in order to interrupt different jobs. The idea is to read a story or poem and understand what the author is saying. The reading material should move you in some way, whether to love or to hate. You have to feel a certain level of emotion through reading. The purpose of this essay is to examine a few different works of literature and compare genres using certain elements of literature..