A Good Man is Hard to Find

Religion—specifically Christianity—is a strong motif in the story; both the grandmother and The Misfit are preoccupied with religion. How do their views differ? How are they the same?

How does the grandmother define a “good man”? How does this term relate to the title of the story? Is the grandmother a good person herself?

Explore the various meanings behind the title: “A Good Man Is Hard to Find.” Does the story prove that this is true?