A Inner Battle Between Good and Evil
A Inner Battle Between Good and Evil Flannery O'Connor's book "The Violent Bear it Away" is a poignant example of an individuals struggle to determine the good and bad within his own identity. The character Francis Marion Tarwater is in a constant emotional battle between two uncles. Each uncle is a representation of either good or evil. Francis experiences confusion, frustration, and contempt towards both men in his quest to find himself inside the controlling bonds of his mentally disturbed uncles. Francis Marion Tarwater's fictional life began with a car wreck. The car wreck took his unwed mother and maternal grandparents lives. The way in which he was born was symbolic of the redemption that comes to those who practice evil deeds. His mother and father were never married, there by committing a sin. Being born from this tragedy left a tainted mark on young Francis Tarwater's mind and self-image. Unwanted by his father he was left to become a pawn between his uncle Rayber and great uncle Tarwater. Rayber wanted the child in order to school and control him in the lifestyle he viewed as normal. Mason Tarwater, the great uncle, believed that Francis had a calling to become a prophet, like himself.
Once Old Tarwater had the infant in his control he baptized him, symbolically giving him a rebirth. This statement is referring to Rayber's failure to drown his son. When it came to light that Rayber was studying Mason for his own benefit, Old Tarwater decided that Rayber was evil and kidnapped Francis. These two views are completely opposite of each other. This was viewed as charity from Rayber, there by becoming a godly deed in Mason's mind. "Baptism is a empty act; if there's any way to be born again, it's a way that you accomplish yourself (pg 194)". Francis's confusion over who he is takes him through to the end of the book. Now you belong to someone who can help you and understand you (pg. All you can do is think what you would done if you had done it. came to live with Rayber, after the death of his sister and niece, he thought Rayber took him in as a good deed. It'll be the first mission the Lord sends you" (pg 9). The great uncle Mason controlled Francis Tarwaters life until he was fourteen years old.
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