The Jilting of Granny Weatherall—Questions to Consider

· Sketch the relationships among the characters in the story. Who is who and how are they related?

· Who is Hapsy? (top of 1154). What is the narrative viewpoint of the story?

· Discuss the title of the story. Why isn’t Granny necessarily jilted at the end of her life, as she believes?

· Characterize Granny. What sort of person is she? What are the differences between the exterior and the interior person?

· Who are John and George? Describe what happened at the wedding and afterwards. Explain Granny’s feelings towards each.