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148: “A Visit of Charity” by Eudora Welty

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In this episode, we discuss “A Visit of Charity” by Eudora Welty. What can we learn from this story about lonely people? How can distinct characters help develop a theme from several directions? How do the characters help develop the drama? Can we represent typically stereotyped characters with more depth?

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March 15th, 2025 by Naples Writers' Workshop