Chapter Introduction and "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor
- Define verbal irony, dramatic irony, and situational irony
- Explain the term "sentimentality" and the part it plays in fiction
- Examine a work of literary fiction for irony
- Explore the connection between an author and his or her works
- Read the chapter introduction for Humor and Irony on pages 359-363 and take notes.
- Find out more about the Flannery O'Connor by visiting this website.
- Read the short story "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor on pages 446-459.
Response:
Respond to one of the following prompts as a comment to this post, and then respond to one of your classmates as a reply to their comment.
1. How is the title of the story ironic?
2. Do you find the grandmother sympathetic or not? Why?
3. In your opinion, which scene from the story is the most ironic?