Understanding Jill McCorkle

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Focusing on the literary contributions of Jill McCorkle, this analysis by Barbara Bennett delves into her novels and short stories, highlighting her unique characterizations and thematic concerns. Bennett traces McCorkle's influences and situates her within the "third generation" of southern writers, comparing her to Eudora Welty and Flannery O'Connor while noting her distinct approach to femininity and popular culture. Each chapter examines McCorkle's diverse characters and the central themes of independence, strength, and the complexities of modern life in the South.