In the short story 'A Good Man is Hard to Find,' readers may have varying degrees of empathy for the Misfit. The evidence from the text can be interpreted in different ways, leading to different beliefs about the Misfit.
As a student, one may have varying degrees of empathy or compassion for the Misfit in Flannery O'Connor's short story, "A Good Man is Hard to Find." The Misfit is a complex character who grapples with his own understanding of morality and belief system.
While some may have empathy for the Misfit due to the difficult circumstances he has faced in life, others may see him as a remorseless criminal. Ultimately, whether one believes the Misfit or not depends on their interpretation of the text and the evidence they find.
One example of evidence to support empathy for the Misfit is when he says, "It's no pleasure in life." This statement suggests that the Misfit has experienced hardships that have brought him to a point where he finds no joy or fulfillment in life. This may elicit empathy from readers who have also faced difficult experiences.
On the other hand, those who do not have empathy for the Misfit may point to his violent actions and lack of remorse as evidence against believing him. For instance, when the Misfit says, "She would have been a good woman...if it had been somebody there to shoot her every minute of her life," he reveals a cruel and unrepentant mentality. This may make it difficult for some readers to believe his words or feel compassion for him.