Apocalypse by Ruby TurpinThere are three distinctive characteristics that Ruby Turpin displayed in the essay "Apocalypse". Ruby was an extremely dominant, judgmental, controlling woman who was blind to the true realities of life. She definitely needed a revelation to help her change her attitude. I guess the saying "the first shall be last and the last shall be first" was never introduced to her. Claud and Ruby Turpin were a couple who had a little bit of everything. They didn't want much and didn't care to give to the needy. They had no children, just a yard full of chickens, cows, and pigs, and a house of their own. So Ruby considered herself at the top of the poll regarding economic standing. Her thinking was what drove her to believe she could be so judgmental of others. This was clearly seen when they entered the doctor's office. He bravely assessed everyone upon entering the office, and this was done by first taking a look at their outward appearance. It mattered to Ruby what kind of clothes and shoes they wore, how their hair was combed, and the words they spoke. He believed in his mind that he could tell what kind of people they were by judging their outward appearance. For Ruby, she believed that her life (even though she weighed 180 pounds) was better than that of any "nigger" or "scruffy white person." So, in other words, his life was far better than that of these classes of people. At least that's what she thought." Mrs. Turpin placed a firm hand on Claud's shoulder and said in a voice that included anyone who would listen, "Claud, you sit in that chair over there," and gave him a shove down into the empty space. .one Claud was florid, bald and stocky, a little shorter than Mrs. Turpin... in the center of the paper... because of what he had done, and what he had, to be the first to walk the streets of glory. Ruby's revelation showed her something completely different. It was revealed that no matter what earthly things she did and no matter what physical things she possessed, "the first will be last and the last will be first." the true reality of life. In conclusion, Ruby Turpin's meeting with Mary Grace helped her see a "Revelation". Mary Grace could clearly see these flaws in Ruby: being judgmental, controlling and blind to reality as a downfall and an obstacle to life, her eternal home. The mere thought of being called "a pig from hell" stung her heart, thus changing her outlook on life. Works Cited O'Connor, Flannery. "Revelation." Literature for composition. Ed., Sylvan Barnet, et al. 7th edition, New York: Pearson Longman, 2005. 266-279.