elements in what makes O'Conner's story so exciting.

O'Conners use of characterization in "A Good Man is Hard to Find" is clearly

important to the story. It is obvious to all readers that the grandma is the portaganist

or central character. The use of subtle characterization to establish the character of the

Grandmother is very effective While some of the characteristics in the story are

straightforward and easily understood, others require one to look beneath the surface.

Upon one’s first reading of the story, he or she most likely believes that the

Grandmother is just an old sweet woman; but upon closer examination, it is obvious

that, in fact the Grandmother is the real villain of the story. The Grandmother is

characterized early in the story. Her grandchildren state, “She wouldn’t stay at home

for a million bucks. Afraid she’d miss something. She has to go everywhere we go"

(O'Conner, 324). It seems to the reader early in the story that the Grandmother is just an

old woman who enjoys spending time with her family. Next, although the Grandmother

seems to be a sweet, old woman, there are

symbolism. The Misfit shot the grandmother three times in the chest. "The number three in

Also in the story, O’Connor uses foreshadowing to help the reader sense that

she is manipulative and hypocritical.While the family is in the car, the Grandmother tells

nervous about the trip and has a bad feeling about the whole thing. What also make this a

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