Symbol Analysis Answer Key

In this matching activity, students examine symbolic objects and motifs from A Good Man Is Hard to Find and connect them to their possible meanings. By interpreting items such as the grandmother’s hat, the Misfit’s glasses, and the hearse-like car, students explore how symbolism contributes to mood and theme. This task promotes a deeper understanding of O’Connor’s use of imagery to convey moral conflict and the inevitability of death. It encourages students to think metaphorically and identify recurring motifs in literature.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Symbolism and Figurative Language

English Language Arts – Theme and Motif Identification

English Language Arts – Literary Interpretation and Analysis

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Literary Elements

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