Flannery O'Connor and the Cruelty of Redemption. Flannery O'Connor's characters, in Revelation, and A Good Man is Hard to Find, each represent kinds of perceptions that are hindered with false images. This essay compares and contrasts the two women in these stories as a way to explore the difficult and violent process of redemption. In the end, this essay considers how these explosive events signify an awakening of perception, but at a high cost to those who gain perspective. 7 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 7 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 6057 O'Connor Cruelty Redemption.doc Price: 62.65