Grace Under Fire

In this essay-writing worksheet, students analyze how Flannery O’Connor presents the theme of grace under pressure in A Good Man Is Hard to Find. Learners are prompted to reflect on the grandmother’s transformation and her brief moment of grace during her encounter with The Misfit. Using guiding questions, students craft a short essay exploring O’Connor’s portrayal of morality, redemption, and human weakness under extreme circumstances. This activity develops literary analysis and written expression while encouraging students to interpret complex emotional and spiritual themes.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Literary Theme Analysis and Interpretation

English Language Arts – Expository and Analytical Writing

English Language Arts – Text-Based Evidence and Critical Thinking

English Language Arts – Moral and Philosophical Inquiry in Literature

This worksheet is part of our A Good Man is Hard to Find collection.