Analysis

Insight into Mary Flannery O'Connor's Short Story 'A Good Man is Hard to Find'

People may have preconceived ideas of what they believe it means to be good, but it seems like a far cry from true perfection. Not only is a “good man hard to find,” but a good man is impossible to find at least according to what Mary Flannery O’Connor’s writing suggests. In the short story A Good Man is Hard to Find, the author uses symbolism, realistic characters, and a theme of grace to illustrate humanity’s problem and provide a solution.