In the story, “A Good Man is Hard to Find”, Flannery O’Connor’s use of grotesque as literary device in the story is prominent. It reflects upon the development of the story’s plot, along with the themes. The use of grotesque is used in many different ways and O’Connor presents plots in ordinary locations and leaves this particular climax unsolved. Characters throughout the story are defined as a combination of grotesque and utterly ordinary. The characters morals and intelligence is manifested in some kind of outward abnormality. The uniqueness and disturbance the characters have make for an interesting, often frustrating, and most certainly grotesque read.
In the description of the mother, physical aspects which are disoriented, are described
In the description of the mother, physical aspects which are disoriented, are described