As her family is systematically murdered by the misfit and his gang, she begs for her life, Figueroa 4 showing little to no regard for the rest of the family as they were murdered. As the grandmother conversed with the geek and heard the gunshots killing the rest of her family, she exclaims to the geek, "I know you wouldn't shoot a woman!" (O'Connor 145). Once again, this statement reveals the grandmother's vanity. Relying on her vanity to save her life, Grandma reveals her true personality to the Misfit. O'Connor's use of symbolism is one of the main elements of the story that really brings greater understanding and depth to the story. By including many subtle symbols, he is able to bring the story into another dimension of realism and suspense. His story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” engages the reader in a way that makes them feel as if they are immersed in the work itself. O'Connor's writing style is simple but effective thanks to his descriptive language. His refinement of the Southern Gothic style makes O'Connor's writing truly unique