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    Bibliography: TheTypistsPen (Posted on 7 June‚ 2012) “Christmas Morning by Frank O’ Connor” Retrieved December 21‚ 2013 http://typistspen.com/christmas-morning-frank-oconnor/

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    Bruce‚ and Jeffrey Wheeler‚ eds. The Literary Experience. Boston: Wadsworth‚ 2008. Print. Doyle‚ Arthur Conan. “A Scandal in Bohemia.” Beiderwell and Wheeler. 21-39. Lahiri‚ Jhumpa. “This Blessed House.” Beiderwell and Wheeler. 1280-1293. O’Connor‚ Flannery. “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” Beiderwell and Wheeler. 217-229.

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    theme that seems to be constant‚ the protagonist against the antagonist‚ good versus evil. It is a theme that reoccurs throughout time because it provides the audience with an interesting conflict and reveals more about the true nature of humans. In Flannery O’Connor’s short story‚ “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” she exposes her audience to the veracity of human nature; through various rhetorical devices and the demeanor of her characters‚ O’Connor reveals a new perspective on good versus evil. In literature

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    for all well-meaning members of western society concerning their charitable intentions (Matt. 6.3). Humanity’s motivation to aid others‚ regardless of the outcome‚ is oft times spotted by the subtle struggle between selflessness and selfishness. Flannery O’Connor captures this classic conflict between good and evil in Southern Grotesque fashion through her characters‚ the protagonist Sheppard and his foil‚ Rufus Johnson‚ in [comment2] "The Lame Shall Enter First".[comment3] Challenging the literal

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    Misfit : Definitely round. He is a murderer. He lacks apathy for most of the family‚ but he takes time to talk to the grandmother. He is from a "good" family and seems to know how to talk the talk of a good southern boy. He actually seems touched by the grandmother’s words‚ yet he is quickly repulsed by his apathy. He almost seemed like he was going to help out the stranded family until they reccognized them. The grandma is an example of a round/dynamic character because she has varied traits

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    In Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find”‚ multiple themes are conveyed through her use of foreshadowing and irony as well as a consistent point of view. The story centers around the major conflict between the Misfit and the grandmother along with her family. This story can be viewed in many ways because of the unusually large number of themes used in this story ranging from religion to society and class. Foreshadowing can be found throughout the story leading up to the brutal execution

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    Good and Evil is one of the most common conventional themes in literature. Every story needs a hero and a villain whether it is a book‚ movie‚ or just a storytelling because being good or bad is an intrinsic part of the human condition. But sometimes it is difficult to recognize the real hero and the anti-hero when everybody is bad in a story. This exactly the case in the short story named “A Good Man is Hard to Find”. However‚ Flannelly O’Connor‚ the author is subtle in her writing. She exemplifies

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    German Professor Robison Enc1102-10 24th‚ Sep. 2011 Thematic interpretation of “A Good Man is Hard to Find” Flannery O’Conner portrays many messages through her story “A Good Man is Hard to Find”. Religion is shown throughout the story from the Grandmothers point of view. She is a classy lady and judges many on her knowledge of Christ to determine whether or not they should be considered “good”. This story displays that God’s grace can be received by anyone‚ in any form and that

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    dioxide and other pol-lutants. With the increasing temperature of the Earth (due to the sun expanding in size)‚ ‘global warming is expected to occur in the future‚ glaciers will continue to melt and sea levels rise’ quoted by environmentalist‚ Tim Flannery. Aesthetic value means the importance the physical environment. Aesthetic relates to some-thing beautiful and pleasing to look at. The aesthetic value of the Perito Moreno Glacier is remarkably huge! The sight of the Perito Moreno Glacier is breathtaking

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    People should not pay kids for grades. There would be less money for things like field trips and other school activities. Also‚ money can’t buy smarts‚ motivation or school success. And they would not because they are interested in learning‚ they would be only be learning because they are interested in getting money. People should remember that paying kids for grades won’t help their motivation or school success now and it surely won’t help when they go to college and aren’t paid for their grades

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