The Misfit and the Grandmother: a Complex Moral Exploration
Words: 705 Pages: 2 5167In Flannery O’Connor’s short story "A Good Man Is Hard To Find," the complex interplay between the characters of the Misfit and the Grandmother serves as a profound exploration of morality, pride, and the human condition. According to William Bonney, O’Connor uses the Misfit, a character who poses morally serious questions about human experience, as a foil to the Grandmother, whose actions and beliefs are steeped in manipulation and self-righteousness. This essay will explore how O’Connor's characters reflect broader themes […]