CHARACTER ANALYSIS Character Analysis The grandmother in Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find” is selfish and manipulative. The very first thing that is learned about her is that she does not want to go to Florida because she has relatives in Tennessee that she would rather go visit. Then the second thing about her is that whenever something runs up against the grandmother's will, she still tries to have it her way. She never does this openly or bluntly, though. Her style is always a bit more indirect.
Cal The antagonist is Cal. Cal is clearly the opposing character. He may seem as is if he is the victim, but all he does is deliberately attack Andre’s mother not understanding her situation and position. According to the play, Cal states “How many of us don’t want to hurt our mothers and live in mortal terror of their disapproval. Our lives aren’t furtive, just our feelings towards people like you” (50).
Be sure to label your examples. Verbal- "I know you're a good man!" - Grandmother Siuational when the Misfit finally allows grandmother to see herself as a sinner Dramatic- the grand mother sees herself as a nice ldy but the audience knows other wise. She lies and uses rasict language. 3.
English 2030 March 27, 2013 Reading Review Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man Is Hard To Find.” In Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man Is Hard To Find” the grandmother equates that a man is a “good man” if his values are the same as her own. The barbeque owner Red Sammy is “good” because he trusts people blindly by letting them charge gas and is also nostalgic about more innocent times because both of are moral characteristics the grandmother can relate to. The Misfit is “good” because he won’t shoot a lady because that would be in line with her own moral code. Her notion proves to be false and the only thing “good” about the Misfit is his consistency in living out his moral code of “no pleasure but meanness.” The Grandmother is confident
But I think he was still a little confused realizing that his dad still loved him. but was of with another woman and had a baby and how he would have feelings for this baby he adores his dad but hates him at the same time. One passage in the paragraph witch Anh recited was “ when you find the right girl marry her.” Witch is what his dad use to tell him and the main reason Anh went to see his father because he had found the one. And he desperately wants to tell his father and his girl friend is encouraging him witch is touching. As you know Anh still cares about his father even though he wont admit it witch makes me look back on my life.
Peggy, as his little sister, knew him very well but could always tell when he rapidly would grow up to be a good guy. Peggy noticed change in him throughout the story that not many characters realized. She noticed that he was ready to be an adult because of his strong actions and kind behavior. Sergeant Riley didn’t really know Cal all too well but had a sense of him as the story came to an end. The characters respected Cal because he was always respectful to them back.
She asks him whether he’d shoot a lady. He never actually says he would or wouldn’t, he just says “I would hate to have to” (190). The grandmother considers being a lady moral and the Misfit’s answer proves that he doesn’t have the same morals as she does. She fiercely calls him a “good” man, hoping he wouldn’t deny it. Her use of “good” is bias since she states he is not common.
The other faction sees her as self-righteous and hypocritical. They point out that she seems little concerned by her brother's crime but is too horrified of committing the same transgression herself--even to save her brother's life. She apparently suffers no qualms, however, in asking Mariana to share Angelo's bed. The reason for which she has been most strongly criticized is her seeming lack of sympathy for Claudio when he pleads with her to save him by giving in to Angelo's desire. She turns upon him violently, revolted by his weakness.
Hazel is responsible for her brother's well-being by protecting him from bullies, from himself, and from discomforting people. “All I have to do in life is mind my brother Raymond, which is enough,” proclaims Hazel. The last part of the quote denotes that caring for her brother is not an easy responsibility, and requires a great deal of effort. Her responsibility comes with harsh consequences. If her brother soils his clothing and shoes from mud puddles, Hazel claims, “Then I get hit when I get home.” Her responsibility to take care of her brother is unique.
A Good View The definition of a "good man" can be misunderstood and sometimes misapplied when being interpreted by the wrong person. In "A Good Man is Hard to Find", the grandmother seemingly applies the title of "good" to any man who shows even a small glimpse of morally acceptable character. This referring to how surprisingly quick she is to give that label to certain people such as Mr. Teagarden, Red Sammy, The Misfit, without even knowing the individuals that well. Her central role in the story is focused upon in several key moments, with her being heard applying the label of "good man" to certain characters. This misplaced trust of hers caused her to meet an unexpected and tragic end.