The Fearless Granny Weatherall

“The Fearless Granny Weatherall” In the short story “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall” Katherine Anne Porter introduces an amazing character. As her name suggests, Granny Weatherall has gone through it all during her eighty years. Over the course of her lifetime she has become the person she is on her death bed. Granny was not born with her character, but developed it through her relationships. Over a lifetime a person builds character and becomes recognized …

…probably work out too. In the course of her eighty years, life has thrown its curve balls at Granny Weatherall. In each case, she has kept her head on straight and gotten by. Her strength has made her believe that there is nothing she cannot overcome. These times have made Granny her own woman with one-of-a-kind character. She is confident, spunky, and completely sure that she can steer her ship through the roughest of seas.