The grandmother and main character in this story has her own take on what characteristics make a "good man". Grandma reveals her racist side when she comments on a child's race. Looking out the window, he commented on this African American child that "the little niggers in the country don't have things like us," he also adds calling him a "cute little pickaninny" (296 O'Connor). While he demonstrates compassion for the plight of African Americans, he also clearly harbors racist feelings. He uses foul language while addressing this young man's race