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  what is the significance of the discussion of jesus?was he a good man

  Posted by cristalicious13 on Nov 3, 2009 at 07:54 PM

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  What does the conversation with Red Sammy contribute to the plot of "A Good Man is Hard to Find"? Is it part of the complication or the conflict?

  Posted by emaaa on Oct 31, 2009 at 06:15 PM

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  When you first hear of The Misfit, do you expect to meet him? How does this early mention affect the plot?

  Posted by emaaa on Oct 30, 2009 at 04:55 AM

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  The use of setting in development of the plot - How is setting used in development of the plot?

  Posted by mtl1391 on Oct 25, 2009 at 10:52 AM

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  Is there a way to compare and contrast "A Good Man is Hard to Find" (O'Connor) & "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" (Le Guin)?

  Posted by floater on Oct 23, 2009 at 09:06 AM

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  In "A Good Man is Hard to Find," the Misfit and the Grandmother seem to have a strange/intense relationship: what is going on there?

  Posted by ldavis23 on Oct 20, 2009 at 03:21 PM

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  Help needed with a thesis statement for comparing/contrasting Zaroff in "The Most Dangerous Game" and Misfit in "A Good Man is Hard to Find."

  Posted by gmoore21 on Oct 18, 2009 at 05:59 PM

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  I need help comparing and contrasting General Zaroff in "The Most Dangerous Game" and The Misfit in "A Good Man is Hard to Find."

  Posted by a100cent on Oct 18, 2009 at 05:00 PM

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  How do various revelations mark the development of "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by floater on Oct 8, 2009 at 11:23 AM

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  How do various revelations mark the development of the story?

  Posted by floater on Oct 7, 2009 at 07:54 AM

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  In "A Good Man is Hard to Find" why does the grandmother at the end of the story say what she does to the Misfit?

  Posted by mclair on Sep 24, 2009 at 08:07 AM

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  In the story "A Good Man is Hard To Find" by Flannery O'Connor, I am looking for information on the Misfit and who he was in the story?

  Posted by rerunn2002 on Aug 10, 2009 at 07:48 PM

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  What similarities can you point to in the conversations that the grandmother has with Red Sammy and with The Misfit    

  Posted by clau88 on Jul 25, 2009 at 02:02 PM

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  In "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor, what kind of moralist is The Misfit?

  Posted by kim812 on Jul 9, 2009 at 06:01 PM

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  Highlight the events from the plot which may have led you to a particular theme from "A Good Man is Hard to Find".

  Posted by angela21 on Jul 2, 2009 at 05:29 PM

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  "A Good Man is Hard to Find"  

  Posted by agzuniga on Jun 28, 2009 at 03:23 PM

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  What would be a good thesis statement based on the character of the granmother?

  Posted by mlsalcido on Jun 2, 2009 at 11:35 AM

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  What is the conflict between the grandmother and the Misfit in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by newportmom41 on May 19, 2009 at 08:39 PM

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  The family met The Misfit because the grandmother made some mistakes. Make a list of those mistakes.

  Posted by jasonybea on May 11, 2009 at 08:27 PM

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  What are the two main epiphanies in "A Good Man is Hard to Find?"  

  Posted by mkt2745 on Apr 30, 2009 at 05:51 PM

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  How would I write an introductory paragraph for a literary analysis using a thesis statement  such as "Grace is for everyone, even the loathesome?"

  Posted by stephied on Apr 2, 2009 at 04:23 PM

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  In the story "A Good Man is Hard to Find" how does gender play a role in the story?  I've been told it involves the grandmother.  How?

  Posted by whiteguycedric on Apr 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM

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  In the story "A Good Man is Hard to Find" how and when does religion play a role in the story?

  Posted by whiteguycedric on Mar 30, 2009 at 11:08 AM

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  Although "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" begins with comedy, ultimately it shocks many readers. Did it shock you? Why or why not?

  Posted by ckobi on Mar 25, 2009 at 08:18 AM

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  What are the verbal, dramatic, and situational irony in A Good Man is Hard to Find

  Posted by xballer125 on Mar 24, 2009 at 06:14 AM

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  The Mistiff says he kills for pleasure. Does he also kill to get even for what he perceives as society's unjust treatment of him?

  Posted by dkc on Mar 16, 2009 at 09:03 PM

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  Does the Misfit's conversation with Bailey's mother alter his viewpoints?

  Posted by donnaxx on Mar 16, 2009 at 07:56 PM

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  What qualities of the grandmother do you like and didnt like?

  Posted by animalluver2 on Mar 16, 2009 at 07:47 PM

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  Write an argumentative essay of at least 500 words that discusses Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man Is Hard to Find"

  Posted by llerena87 on Mar 13, 2009 at 08:15 PM

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  Can you describe an example of Joseph Campbell's monomyth in this story?

  Posted by calvinfrye on Mar 5, 2009 at 09:33 PM

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  Why was the grandma smiling at the end of "A Good Man Is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by horse12789 on Mar 4, 2009 at 03:03 PM

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  Describe the intergenerational relationship between Bailey and the Grandmother in "A Good Man is Hard to Fine."

  Posted by deylynne on Mar 4, 2009 at 01:19 PM

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  In "A Good Man is Hard to Find" how does O'Connor portray the grandmother?

  Posted by llerena87 on Mar 2, 2009 at 12:30 PM

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  In "A Good Man is Hard to Find" what is a critical analysis of the grandmother's part in her family's death?

  Posted by tipp89 on Mar 2, 2009 at 12:30 PM

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  In "A Good Man is Hard to Find," why does The Misfit kill the grandmother last?

  Posted by crockwell on Feb 22, 2009 at 02:29 PM

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  In Flannery O'Conner's story "A Good Man is Hard to Find" what meaning does the title imply in the story, not to life in general?

  Posted by bethl3670 on Jan 29, 2009 at 07:52 PM

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  What is a good critical analysis of the grandmother in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by cede25 on Dec 16, 2008 at 11:13 AM

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  In "A Good Man is Hard To Find", did the grandmother know too much about the past, and is that the reason why the Misfit killed her?

  Posted by cede25 on Dec 15, 2008 at 06:42 AM

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  The story is filled with the grandmother's occupation with death. What are five examples of death references or symbols?

  Posted by ajbsball2007 on Dec 4, 2008 at 09:55 PM

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  What would be the grotesque element of "A Good Man is Hard To Find"?

  Posted by jfree on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:23 AM

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  How would the theme of "A Good Man is Hard To Find" compare to the theme of William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"?

  Posted by eirikwarwick on Nov 25, 2008 at 11:25 AM

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  How does the misfit's quote tie in with the name of the story "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by layn on Nov 20, 2008 at 03:00 PM

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  What are some similarities between the stories "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" and "The Tell Tale Heart"?

  Posted by iexclusive on Nov 12, 2008 at 01:55 PM

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  How can I compare and contrast "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini and "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor?

  Posted by fl0038 on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:49 AM

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  What does the Misfit mean when he says this quote in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by peony2009 on Nov 7, 2008 at 01:42 PM

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  What do the stories about former beaus and secret panels in houses of the past relate about the Grandmother in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by emily2009 on Oct 29, 2008 at 12:21 PM

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  In "A Good Man is Hard to Find" where does Grandmother displays her faith in God and what does this say about her character?

  Posted by charles98 on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:24 PM

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  Why does the Misfit kill the Grandmother when she does the right thing? What statement about faith does this make?

  Posted by jaykayjamie on Oct 14, 2008 at 09:12 AM

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  What are the motivations of the characters in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by learn3 on Oct 3, 2008 at 07:10 AM

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  What are a few themes for the short story "A Good Man Is Hard to Find"?

  Posted by cvalleexo on Sep 27, 2008 at 09:24 PM