Analysis of 'A Good Man is hard to Find' and 'Mirror'

Introduction

The story of “A Good Man is Hard to Find" is penned down by Flannery O'Connor in the year of 1953. Few readers think that it is a skeptical tale, which brings out the human manipulation and pettiness. It is also believed by others that Flannery's story is a black comedy or a twisted cartoon or most probably a horror fable. “A Good Man is Hard to Find" is an uplifting portrayal of the inexplicable God works by human beings far above their own determination. On other hand, the poem mirror has been taken from the desk of Sylvia path. The poem depicts the aging reflection in mirror that portrays the reality of fading life

Discussion Analysis

“A Good Man Is Hard to Find” describes the lives of Misfit and grandmother by ethical codes that affect their perception, actions and decisions. The ethical codes are the sequence of behavior and beliefs that people stand by to live what they judge to be a satisfying and sensible lives. We should observe that the term ethical or moral does not mean only 'Good', it is merely a code of conduct. If we glance over the codes of Misfit, it seems to be ill-advised. On other hand, the codes of grandmother prove to be fragile and conflicting. The character of grandmother was in dilemma and she sketched her ethical codes on the features that can be praised by people. She used to make herself in being a lady, for instance, which focuses on appearance over artificial essence. On other hand, she had lack awareness of the world around her and frequently deceives her family. We should notice that grandmother had the great love for Christian piety, but we did not find her praying while in a ...