O'Connor's use of characterization, symbolism and the theme, "a good man is hard to find" reveals the breakdown of respect and discipline in American society. ... The grandmother is determined to change her family's vacation destination as she tries to manipulate her son into going to Tennessee instead of Florida. ... She decides that she would like to visit an old plantation and begins her plotting of convincing her son Bailey to agree to it. ... She informs the children that they do not have good manners and that "children were more respectful of their native st...

• Word Count: 890
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School