Jilting of Granny Weatherall
Katherine Anne Porter (1890-1980) penned the short story The Jilting of Granny Weatherall in 1930. ... Written using the method called stream of consciousness, The Jilting of Granny Weatherall describes the procession of thoughts passing through the main character’s mind. We are first introduced to the main character, Granny Weatherall, as she faces her last moments in life. As her name suggests, Granny Weatherall has bore her share of hardships and disappointments in life, but has managed to remain strong and survive. As the dying Granny drifts in and out of conscious thought, she reviews her life by remembering important happenings, disappointments, and feelings. Granny Weatherall recalls her late husband John who died an untimely death leaving his wife to raise their children alone.