Intentions//Raygan Boster

     In O'Conner's story Good Country People the thing that stayed on my mind was the word intentions. "Pointer", which we learn was not his real name, had very different intentions with the family than they thought. His true intentions were the farthest from pure and used a ruse to take advantage of the most vulnerable parts of people. He put on such a good show that he even won over Hulga, who was not trusting or vulnerable with anyone. I think this story is really accurate of how people act today, though it is told in an extreme situation of stealing people's glass eyes and prosthetic legs. People today are rarely completely upfront about their intentions with others and in situations. I think many people can attest to being fooled by someone who they thought had good intentions. Sometimes, even after the person shows their true colors, the people around still see them as pure and simple as Mrs. Hopewell saw "Pointer". I think everyone should start being open and honest about their intentions regardless of the situation. It saves a lot of hurt feelings and confusion for everyone involved. Also, I personally have learned to be cautious and wary of what people's true intentions are in my life and doing so has honestly saved me in the long run. I have learned to trust my gut and believe actions over words in every type of relationship. I really enjoyed this story and appreciated its connection to personal situations in our lives today. 

I commented on Isabelle Ferguson and Emily Thullesen's post.

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  1. Emma Kate PattersonMarch 29, 2022 at 8:47 AM

    I think all too often people deceive those around them in order to achieve impure intentions. Although this is sad if there comes a time when they ask for forgiveness we must learn to forgive. I do believe though that trust can be broken through these actions and will be hard to earn back.

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  2. Braylan StringfellowMarch 29, 2022 at 9:27 AM

    It’s sad that this story is accurate to how people act today. The fact that people will go low enough to act a certain way just to take advantage of someone to take what they want is sickening. We need to be careful and not easily fall for someone like Hulga just in case they have evil intentions.

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