The Role of The Misfit in “A Good Man is Hard to Find” In “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor the reader is introduced to a character that first appears to be confused about life and religion but later comes across as more knowledgeable about religion and his own existentialist philosophies than the other characters portrayed in the story. This character, named The Misfit, represents the world and its nihilistic …showed first 75 words of 1366 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1366 total…his own rules. O’Connor really wants to bring awareness that people can live their life the way that they want to, according to their own beliefs. He only appears to be a criminal at times to let it be known that even though you ought to live your life the way you want, and find your own form of beliefs, but you should also follow the laws of the community in which you live.