... Granny is having mental flashbacks as death approaches like "a fog rose over the valley- (1296). Granny recalls events throughout her life, from being left at the altar on her wedding day, to losing a child, to coming to grips with her own death as the story reaches a close. All of these recollections and ... tell him I forgot him- (1298), are the words Granny speaks to create the irony. She reminisces about the wedding day and being left standing at the altar. This recollection causes her to start making profound statements about, "Don't let things get lost- and "it's bitter to lose th...

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... ultimately, fear as she faced her last living moments. Granny's strength came from the people she had felt jilted by. George, her past lover, had left her standing at the altar, her heart hardening in the midst of heartbreak. He never came to her and, though it is not stated, it is assumed that she had not heard from him ever ... ...

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... soul. Granny needed the strength from God to go on. Granny Weatherall was a strong powerful independent woman. Her life changed from the day she was left alone, standing at the altar. It made her a different person. Granny worked long and hard for her family. She was always a clean and organized lady. Granny believed good food should never go to waste. She ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School