Gavan Evans
Mr.Hurt
English 112-70
8 February 2006
A Good Man Is Hard To Find
On earth, we see many forms of good verses evil. It has been a matter of debate since the beginning of humankind. Flannery O' Connor's "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" deals directly with this conflict. Flannery O' Conner uses the phrase "a good man is hard to find" to help define her view of the decline of kindness in her southern culture. She also uses this phrase to open up the debate to include Christianity and its over all effect on the issue, as well as to the question what really defines someone as being "a good man." A Good Man is Hard to Find symbolizes the Christian faith through symbolism, the theme, and the characters.
Before the story begins, O'Connor provides us with a quote. It says. "The Dragon is by the side of the road, watching those who pass. Beware lest he devour you. We go to the father of souls, but it is necessary to pass by the dragon" (St. Cyril of Jerusalem 644).......
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