Book Cheat

90 - A Good Man Is Hard To Find (with Kirsty Webeck and Matt Stewart)

Aug 26, 2023

Kirsty Webeck and Matt Stewart join the host to discuss Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man Is Hard To Find". They explore the inspiration behind the story, the unforgettable characters, and the themes of grace and forgiveness. The speakers also chat about their upcoming shows and share their thoughts on a murder mystery.

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Kirsty Webeck

Matt Stewart

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Quick takeaways

The story explores themes of morality, consequences, and the grandmother's last-minute redemption.

The podcast analyzes the moral lessons in the story, highlighting the consequences of actions.

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Summary of A Good Man is Hard to Find

The story follows a grandmother trying to convince her family not to go to Florida due to a criminal on the loose. They encounter three men, one of whom is the misfit, a dangerous criminal. The misfit talks about his life and how there's no pleasure except for meanness. The grandmother pleads with him and tries to reason with him, but he ends up shooting her. The story ends with the misfit reflecting on the lack of real pleasure in life.

Introduction

2min

Discussion about recent holiday, reading books, and an apology

1min

Introducing the Book and Upcoming Shows

7min

A Good Man Is Hard to Find: Introduction and Background

15min

The Tower and Red Sammy

5min

The Misfit's Identity Revealed

18min

Reflections on Characters and Themes

11min

Discussion on Stand-Up Shows, Podcast Episodes, and a Murder Mystery

3min

On this episode of Book Cheat, Dave has read A Good Man Is Hard To Find. Hearing all about Flannery O'Connor's classic Southern Gothic tale is Kirsty Webeck and Matt Stewart.

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