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Summary Of The Jilting Of Granny Weatherall

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“The Jilting of Granny Weatherall” by Katherine Anne Porter
“Jilting,” refers to when the bride is abandoned at the altar during the wedding ceremony. In the literary fiction, “ The Jilting of Granny Weatherall,” Ellen (the main character) is faced with several unfortunate surprises in her lifetime: she was abandoned at the altar by the love of her life George; she lost one of her children, Hapsy, at childbirth; her husband (John) died at a young age. Despite all these as her name “Weatherall” suggests she stayed determined to have the life she deserved. Shockingly then, in Katherine Anne Porter’s story, the most painful surprise Ellen receives is her unexpected death.
From the onset, it is clear that Granny is not well. As she undergoes

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