Read the excerpt from flannery o’connor’s “the life you save may be your own.” “a body and a spirit,” he repeated. “the body, lady, is like a house: it don’t go anywhere; but the spirit, lady, is like a automobile: always on the move, always . .” how does the figurative language used by mr. shiftlet develop his character?

Answer :

Flannery O’Connor uses imagery in the lines “The body, lady, is like a house: it don’t go anywhere; but the spirit, lady, is like a automobile: always on the move, always . . .” from “The Life You Save May Be Your Own.”

The use of figurative language by Mr. Shiftlet gives the reader the impression that he is an intelligent and learned individual. The use of this appropriate comparison reveals Mr. Shiftlet's experience and wisdom. It also highlights Mr. Shiftlet's restlessness and unwillingness to stay at one place.

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answer: c

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