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Read the full text and analysis of O'Connor's famous short story about a grandmother who encounters a criminal on a road trip. Learn about the themes, symbols, characters and literary devices in this classic tale of Southern Gothic fiction.
A short story by Flannery O'Connor about a family killed by an escaped convict, The Misfit, who has a dialogue with the grandmother. The title is taken from a song and reflects the theme of irony and violence in the South.
- Flannery O'Connor
- 1953
Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” published in 1953, is a Southern Gothic short story that skillfully blends elements of dark humor, violence, and religious symbolism. Set in the American South, the narrative follows a dysfunctional family on a road trip.
A Good Man is Hard to Find is a short story by Flannery O’Connor about a family traveling to Florida and encountering a convict. The story explores themes of hypocrisy, irony, and grace through the characters’ actions and dialogue.
A short summary of Flannery O’Connor's A Good Man Is Hard To Find. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of A Good Man Is Hard To Find.
A Good Man Is Hard To Find is a classic short story by Flannery O'Connor, about a family's encounter with violence and death. This casebook includes an introduction, a chronology, the story text, comments and letters by O'Connor, and critical essays.
A short story about a family who encounter a notorious criminal, the Misfit, on their way to Florida. The grandmother tries to flatter the Misfit and save her life, but he shoots her dead along with the rest of her family.
