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“The Jilting of Granny Weatherall” is a short story by American author Katherine Anne Porter that was first published in 1930 as a part of Flowering Judas, and Other Stories
. It tells the story of an elderly woman named Ellen Weatherall who is lying on her deathbed. As she drifts in and out of consciousness, she reflects on her life and the choices she has made. The story is a powerful exploration of the themes of loss, regret, and the passage of time.Read the full story summary, an in-depth character analysis of Granny Weatherall, and explanations of important quotes from “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall.”
