“The Distinctive Characteristics of Granny Weatherall” The protagonist in the story is Ellen “Granny “Weatherall. She is a dynamic and round character. Granny Weatherall is a strong-willed eighty year old woman on her deathbed. Having raised a large family, she still desires to play an active role in her own affairs and those of her children. Bedridden in her daughter Cornelia’s house, she is often snappish and rude as she slips in and out of consciousness during visits from members of her family, a doctor, and priest. At the age of sixty, Granny made what she thought would be her final visits to her children. As death approaches this time, however memories of loss and disappointments resurface and remain unresolved In this story, Granny Weatherall does not have to explain the reasons behind her strong and independent ways. It is evident through her life experiences and the heartaches she endured that give her the right to be self-sufficient, self –supporting and a standalone individual. If Granny Weatherall had not developed a strong and independent personality through her trials, would she have been just as successful in raising her children and providing for them? Works Cited Page Porter, Katherine Ann. “ The Jilting of Granny Weatherall.” Literature: An introduction to Fiction, Poetry and Drama. Eds.X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia. 10th ed. New York: Longman, 2007. 76-82. Outline Thesis: The main qualities of Granny Weatherall’s character are her strength,independence , and her endurance. Introduction to the Character of Granny Weatherall Granny’s Strength and Independence Granny does not want help from the doctor Granny a young widow, digging post holes Granny as a Doctor and Veterinarian Granny had to endure heartache and pain She was left at the alter by George Her husband died at a young age The death of her daughter, Hapsy Reasons of Granny Weatherall’ s character