Question

How did the rise of cities and mass culture affect writers such as Flannery O’Connor?

Answer 1

Answer: Their writing became regional, focusing on rural aspects of American life.

With the rise of cities, of modern life, and of mass culture, many people moved to urban areas. Rural America, unable to catch up with these new developments, was often considered a relic of the past, dominated by old traditions. This attracted writers such as Flannery O'Connor. These writers focused on the rural aspects of American life, and their writing became regional.

Answer 2

Their writing became regional, focusing on rural aspects of American life.