Read the sentence from Flannery O’Connor’s “The Life You Save May Be Your Own.”The ugly words settled in Mr. Shiftlet’s head like a group of buzzards in the top of a tree.How does the simile in the sentence develop the Southern gothic character of Mr. Shiftlet?
Answer
A
The image hints at Mr. Shiftlet’s pending tragic death.
B
The image emphasizes that Mr. Shiftlet lives in an uncaring world.
C
The image reminds readers that Mr. Shiftlet is a damaged character.
D
The image reveals that Mr. Shiftlet will leave Lucynell behind.