The grotesque character of Sheppard in O'Connor's "The Lame Shall Enter First" is in the grip of obsessions that result in his son's death and the final alienation of Johnson. Sheppard's obsessions warped his nature and he cannot feel normal emotions toward his son or reason about Johnson's behavior. The obsessions of the boys stunt their ability to grow emotionally and the obsessions' consequences are final. By the end of the story Sheppard is j
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