1. A Good Man is Hard to Find
The grandmother embodies in her character many foreshadowing elements in "A Good Man is Hard to Find." ... She notifies Bailey, her son, about the Misfit and his crimes and in so doing , she foreshadows coming events. ... This scenario, foreshadowing death, gives the reader an insight into the events to come (Baumgaertner 95-96). ... The "hearse" foreshadows how the family will be leaving the town, and carries the family's murderers as well. ... But although informative in her writing, O"Connor remains careful not to give away the surprise ending too soon. ...
- Word Count: 1439
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School