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Analysis Of A Good Man Is Hard To Find By Flannery O Connor

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“A Good Man is hard to find” by Flannery O’Connor is a wonderful story. The grandmother positively changes her attitude. The grandmother has been through tough times lately. First she does not like traveling with people that will make fun of something she loves. Next, she gets in a wreck and worries about everyone and makes sure they are ok because she was responsible to keep them safe. After somebody comes by, the grandmother sees something bad in the person. The grandmother’s positive change is shown through traveling, the car wreck, and her conversation with the Misfits. The grandmother does not like traveling with people who will make mean comments about something she cares or likes for because then she will get angry and say mean comments
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