Also, the grandmother is constantly dropping hints of what is to come by talking about the Misfit or referring to death and how much the world has gone wrong. ... The grandmother has an obsession with being seen as a lady. ... Another example is seen in the conversation with the diner owner. ... The road itself screams danger as it winds on and on with nothing around. ... O'Connor uses the scenery to make parallels with the family's situations. ...

• Word Count: 1297
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School