Flannery OConnor, "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" - an Analysis

The analysis delves into Flannery O'Connor's short story, exploring her life as a devout Roman Catholic in a predominantly Protestant South during WWII and the Cold War. This context illuminates her literary motivations and mastery of the grotesque. The paper further provides a detailed textual examination, focusing on character relationships, significant themes, and cultural signifiers, effectively linking these elements back to O'Connor's historical and religious influences.