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American Literature
“The Jilting of Granny Weatherall” Response and Analysis
Part I
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Read and annotate the author’s biography-write a one –sentence summary of each
paragraph.
Read and annotate the story by providing evidence of your thought process as you read,
using words, phrases, and/or symbols and pictures.
Part II
Answer the following questions in a separate piece of paper following response to literature
guidelines: answer in complete statements, and provide evidence of your statements through
reasoning and quotes.
1. What do Granny’s attitudes early in the story reveal about her state of mind? 2. What imagery does Katherine Anne Porter use to describe Granny Weatherall drifting off after Doctor Harry leaves? 3. What aspects of Cornelia's character can be understood from Granny Weatherall's thoughts about her? 4. How does the author describe the thoughts of death that come to Granny Weatherall? 5. How does Granny’s vision of Hapsy foreshadow the end of the story? 6. Why would Granny Weatherall's husband, John, not recognize her if he saw her 7. Think about Granny’s “message” to the person who has hurt and saddened her. What does this message tell you about her feelings for him? 8. In your opinion, did Granny live a full life? Support your answer with details from the story. 9. To what does Porter compare Cornelia's voice, and what happens to it near the end of the story? Extended Response:
Write your own stream of consciousness story. Make up a story or tell about an
important person or event in your life. Do not plan the story; just write it as it comes to
you. You will share your story and discuss its significance. (3-5 paragraphs, typed)
Author’s biography and story are thoroughly annotated___/10
Responses are complete and include the question as a statement.___/5
Responses clearly indicate that you understood the selection.____/10
Quotes and/or examples are used to support your answers____/5
Grammar and spelling are grade level appropriate, with few or no errors___/5
Extended response is thorough and follows the prompt_________15
Total____/50 Self-­‐guided vocabulary study;: Tactful, dutiful, vanity, jilt, piety, dwindle, jilt, plague