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3 / 741. The Jilting Of Granny Weatherall. The Jilting of Granny Weatherall, a short story by Katherine Anne Porter, describes the last thoughts, feelings, and memories of an elderly woman. As Granny Weatherall's life literally flashes before her eyes, the importance of the title of the story becomes obvious... 3 / 650.
The theme of the story explores the power of perseverance, sacrifice and love. The protagonist, Phoenix Jackson, is at least 80 years old, is battling dementia and other health problems, and is very poor. She overcomes a number of obstacles to retrieve the medicine for her grandson. The fact that her journey is on a worn path also suggests that she has made the trip many times in the past, which she later confirms. Because of her perseverance and sacrifice, she meets her goal and gets the medicine. The primary character in the story is Phoenix.