Katherine Anne Porter

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Katherine Anne Porter

• The Jilting of Granny Weatherall

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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 elses.

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• 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

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How does this short story remain true to her
themes of uncertainty and disjointedness?
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Stream of Consciousnessand 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

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

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