After reading the short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find”, the story’s interior depth can be analyzed for a better understanding. The main character, the grandmother was plagued by her own bad traits that eventually led to her own downfall. The grandmother was manipulative and tricky, even if she transitions a little towards the end. When the author shows this transition to readers, it portrays an emotional journey that the grandmother undertakes. For example, the surface of the story as described is a tale of suspense dealing with a family. However, the interior of the story can be described as that emotional journey the grandmother goes through. Furthermore, the author is trying to convey how even the most detrimental person to others can change with a moment of realization or tragedy that occurs to them. A main theme I noticed while reading this short story was grace and humanity. This story shows a close resemble to the society we live in today and expresses very similar experiences we all have had.
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Adib, you make very clear and insightful distinctions here between the surface of the story and the interior with emphasis on the religious/moral perspective of the author. I’m especially struck by your comment about the possibility of redemption for even those who have caused great harm to others.