One of the specific ideas that I came across in “A Good Man Is Hard To Find” that I would have missed if I had not read the article, “Flannery O’Connor On Writing” was the gesture. I knew that this scene in the story was deeper than I thought it was. At first, I thought she said that just because she was scared. Although, after reading the article I am aware that she said this because she felt she was responsible for the Misfit. Also, this scene could’ve been a turning point for the Misfit. After reading the article it is possible that he will seek out to be the prophet he was made to be and it was because of that moment with the grandma. I think these points definitely make sense looking back at the story. Although, I would have never thought of this myself. The article gave me good insight into this moment.
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Thanks for the good comments, Sanaya. Yes, the gesture is all important. Imagine, as the author suggests in her article, if that was missing from the story. What would the meaning of the story be?
It’s fascinating how reading Flannery O’Connor’s article “On Writing” provided you with a deeper understanding of the gesture in “A Good Man Is Hard to Find.” Recognizing its significance in the grandmother’s sense of responsibility for the Misfit and its potential impact on his path adds layers of complexity to the story’s narrative and themes. It’s a testament to how literary analysis can enrich our perception of storytelling nuances. /
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Hi Sanaya, what a great post!! I really liked this answer from you. Just as you explained, I believe that the article shows us how deep this story is. After reading the article, I realized that this story also has a religious meaning inside of it. I think that the Misfit is the one who teaches a lesson that the Grandmother comes to learn at the end of the story. That is why he is categorized as the “prophet” according to the article’s author.