Granny Weatherall

The main characters in the stories ‘The Jilting of Granny Weatherall’; and ‘A Rose for Emily’; have several important similarities. Although the plots, settings, and themes are different, Granny Weatherall and Miss Emily share three distinct traits that make them much alike. These similarities, however, lead to very different outcomes for each character. The main … Read more

Death is not something to be feared, but faced with awe. Although, by nature, aging and death are merely facts of life; a loss of hope, the frustration of all aspirations, a leap into a great darkness, and the feelings of fear and anguish.  Phoneix Jackson of Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” and Granny of … Read more