Problem
Look at the short passage from "Parker's Back" by Flannery O'Connor.
"In addition to her other bad qualities, she was forever sniffing up sin. She did not smoke, dip, drink whiskey, use bad language or paint her face, and God knew some paint would have improved it, Parker thought."
Begin the post with this quoted passage. Then interpret the quote and assess its significance in the context of the story. Do some close reading? Explain metaphors, point out foreshadowing, connect details in the passage to your interpretation, and show how the passage sheds light on other parts of the text.