Response to "The Jilting of Granny Wetherall"

Response to “The Jilting of Granny Wetherall”



I believe this short story is about Granny Weatherall’s feelings and emotions during death. Its purpose is to stimulate intellect into the reader’s mind about life and death. Many have experienced the feeling of dying grandparents; some may have been present during the last breath. The story’s purpose is to bring her feelings and emotion to life. The essence for coping with life is what I grasped from this short story.
Throughout the story, I asked myself a few questions. First, what is the meaning and purpose of my life? I discovered that it is not important to “Major in Minor” things. In other words, don’t sweat the small stuff. Life is much to short.
Secondly, how do I cope with adversity and disappointment in my life? I pray and ask God for guida...