“It's not easy to say who is more evil, the Misfit or the Granny, and that's exactly the point. His behavior is the manifestation of his character. "Bandy chooses to believe that Grandma has not grown in terms of character. As it has been seen that when tensions rise, Grandma turns to her religion to guide her through this ordeal. She asks the Misfit if he has ever prayed, hoping that mentioning God do not kill her. This quote was raised on the occasion when the comparison between good and evil was under discussion. So is she really a good God-fearing woman or is she playing some kind of manipulative game to get into the head of the misfit? This question will seem to remain unanswered because we as readers will never know since the grandmother was killed. It is thought that the misfit may come from a troubled past as he has become a serial killer and an escaped prisoner. But in the story O'Connor also provides some insights into the misfits past. It shows the misfit reflecting on a previous conversation he had with his father. Then we can share the experience and some thoughts that may arise in his mind, when he takes the his decisions. [The geek:] “My father said I was a different breed of dog than my brothers and sisters. “You know,” said Dad, “there are some who can love all their lives without wondering and others need to know why that is, and this boy is one of the latter. He will be involved in everything.” This quote provides important information and insights about the things that can go through the minds of misfits. It explains part of his personality and further explains his curiosity. Seen in this light, he is not just a reckless murderer b... middle of paper... they believe in God, i their sinful ways are considered the same. Good and bad. Right from wrong. These are just some of the many issues that surround everyone's life. judgments and beliefs to overcome difficulties. Good and evil can be defined in many ways. It can also be confused with each other as people want to believe and see only the good in themselves and in a person. Denial is the essence that seems to get everyone into trouble. In conclusion, the grandmother and the misfit both displayed good and bad traits. But no one can truly know the difference between good and evil because they convince themselves to believe what they want. People are so convicted in what they want to believe that sometimes they fail to see the real picture.
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