Question

O’Connor was a devout Catholic, who described her theme as “moments of Grace . . . prepared for by the intensity of evil circumstances.” Where do you see both sides of this statement presented in the story?

Answer 1

The above question refers to "The Life You Save May Be Your Own"

Answer and Explanation:

The moments of grace can be seen in the story when Tom Shiftlet who had nothing, finds a place to stay, a family, a job and a wife who does not care about his financial condition, allowing him to have a peaceful and free life problems and can then live away from the rot of the world, which is something he wants.

However, the intensity of the evil circumstances can be seen when he decides to leave his mentally ill wife and leave without any explanation and leaving her totally unable to take care of herself. At that moment, Tom not only refuses his grace, but allows the evil one to control his actions by doing vile and inhuman things.