1. How believable is this story? What elements could make it more plausible?

2. Analyze O'Connor's use of detail in her storytelling. How does this contribute to the narrative?

3. O'Connor firmly roots her stories in the American South. What aspects of "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" classify it as a Southern story?

4. How would you characterize the relationship between the Misfit and the Grandmother? How does it evolve throughout the story?

5. The Misfit mentions that he can't remember why he was incarcerated the first time and that the crime listed on his prison records—that he killed his father—is incorrect. Do you believe him? How frequently do you think people are wrongfully accused of crimes?

6. Is prison a beneficial experience? Can it rehabilitate a person, or does it make them more likely to commit further crimes?

7. O'Connor subtly addresses the issue of age versus youth. What are some potential problems or miscommunications that can arise due to age differences?

8. What are some of the pros and cons of using an omniscient narrator?