This essay outlines the truth of our everyday activities and how we can be easily swayed to make decisions that can affect our life in many ways

"Good Country People", by Flannery O'Connor presents us with a look into the monotonous lives of three women living together on a rural farm. All three women are set in their old-fashioned ways, having experienced very little of life, out on the farm. A bible salesman named Manley Pointer, appearing like nothing more than simple, good country person, pays them a visit one day. It turns out that this simple country boy is actually a …

… especially relevant to the modern day higher education student. With all the pressure surrounding schoolwork, it is easy to get caught up in academics and lose sight of the world around you. Achieving a balance between school work and real world knowledge is the key to success in this world. College students these days must try to find their own personal Manley Pointer in order to remind themselves of the balance necessary in life.