A Good Man Is Hard to Find

How do you explain the title to a good man is hard to find and its meaning?

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Asked by Bookragstutor 4 on 27 May 23:10

Last updated by Cat on 27 May 23:33

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Answered by Cat on 27 May 23:33

There is actually some historical context to this. "A Good Man is Hard to Find" is actually the title lyric of a song composed and performed by Eddie Green in 1918. The song was pretty popular. When we examine the following lyrics, it becomes evident why O'Connor used them,

A good man is hard to findYou always get the other kind

We certainly get "the other kind" in the story.