1. The Jilting of Granny Weatherall
Katherine Anne Porter
The Jilting of Granny Weatherall

2. What a writer needs according to Porter…
“first a theme, and then a point of view, a certain knowledge of human nature and strong feeling about it, and style---that is to say, his own special way of telling a thing that makes it precisely his own and no one else’s.”

3. Common themes of her work include
The sense of uncertainty and disjointedness that results from changes in society
Her works include
Flowering Judas (1930)
Pale Horse, Pale Rider (1939)
Collected Stories (1965)---won Pulitzer and National Book Award

4. How does this short story remain true to her themes of uncertainty and disjointedness?

5. Stream of Consciousness and Flashback
Stream of Consciousness---natural flow of characters thoughts
Often accomplished through flashback
Flashback---interruptions in a narrative to focus on events from the past
Limited Point of View---only see through the eyes and mind of one character

6. How do flashback and limited omniscient point of view assist with the stream of consciousness style?

7. The Jilting of Granny Weatherall
Vocabulary
Piety---devotion to religious duties
Frippery---showy display of elegance
Dyspepsia---indigestion
What do you think jilted means?
To deceive or drop someone suddenly, callously, or without notice

9. In what ways has Granny been jilted in this story (hint: there are 2)