In the three short stories 'Apocalypse', 'Cathedral', and 'Barn Grill', each hero experienced Epiphany and that sudden consciousness of helping them learn more about themselves and their life I brought it. Everyone in each story experienced an amazing realization in a unique and unexpected way. Before they experienced Epiphany, they all saw their lives from different perspectives. These three short stories focus on how each hero finds hidden self they do not know.
There is a social conflict in the story 'Apocalypse'. The first confrontation took place between Mrs Turpin and a white crap woman. This conflict arises because Mrs Turpin thinks that she belongs to the upper class and white women belongs to the lower class. She also believes that white crap women are smart but do not receive education either. For example, O'Connor said: "No, I already have a beautiful watch." If someone like her got into a conversation, she retreats. "382. The second confrontation took place at Tarpin. Grace and Mary between Mrs. Mary and Mrs. Mary were very important to Mrs. Tarpin's attitude and did not like Mrs Turpin from the beginning of the story. "The ugly girls blinded at the clock smile, they look directly at Madame Tepinpin and smile again" (382). When unpredictable things happen in the story, the confrontation is obvious.
In the Apocalypse, Flannario Connor used several symbolism points. Mary Grace did not like Mrs Turpin from the beginning of the story. Her expression and signs indicate that she does not like Mrs Turpin. When she left anger she threw a book on the face of Mrs Turpin. This book symbolizes her hatred of Mrs Turpin; the entire story rests on a book. This is the climax of the story. There are various kinds of people in the clinic, and Mrs Turpin classifies them as ethnic terms. For example, white naughty women are the lowest level, neither education nor intelligence. This daring woman shows a higher class and is very intellectual and educated. Middle class professional lady.