Society, individuals and governments all have their own definition of good. They vary a little, but they are always followed. However, when the definition of good is manipulated to fit a person's character, it loses its meaning. In the story A Good Man is Hard to Find, the narrator creates a new definition of good; however, so do the characters. Ultimately, the antagonist's definition of good, which simply boils down to his values, as well as his selfish and manipulative nature, leads to his downfall; the author uses biblical allusions and a series of twists and turns to highlight these tragic flaws. The grandmother defines “good” as having the same values ​​as her: material wealth and appearances. The grandmother said she would have done well to marry Mr. Teagarden because he was a gentleman and... a very rich man. In this part of the story, Grandma covets the wealth and status that Mr. Teagarden could have given her. In The Melancholy Tyrant: Democracy and Tranny in A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor, author Mark Mitchell uses psychological criticism to analyze the characters and their relationships with each other. "The old lady's concerns remain perpetually focused on herself, for as soon as The Misfit consoles her, she looks at him and asks, 'You wouldn't shoot a lady, would you?' The presence of his children, his grandchildren, and the obvious danger that threatens them make this investigation chilling in its solitary nature. The family is so disintegrated that the natural affection of a mother for her child or a grandmother for her grandchildren seems to evaporate when a real threat presents itself” (Mitchell 214). Grandma's definition of good leads her to value money, material comfort and appearances middle of paper ......ns. The audience is surprised to learn that God forgives and lets her go to heaven with her family. Readers pass judgment with the Misfit and believe that because she cannot justify her sins; she should go to hell. Using this plot twist, the author shows how society has sinned like the grandmother, but how it can still be saved. In the journey from life to death, the grandmother's sins or the tragic flaws of greed, pride and laziness ultimately lead her to her. fall; however, she sees Jesus, comes to believe in God, and continues toward heaven. Her definition of good as well as her selfish and manipulative nature begin to lead her to her destruction. Fortunately, God has enough grace and forgiveness to give her and she goes to heaven. O'Conner writes this short story to show society that she even thought she was sinning; they can still be forgiven.