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The life of a simple, hardworking woman who earned her success through her own wisdom and ingenuity is recalled as Granny Weatherall and author Katherine Porter set off on her journey into death. Granny Weatherall’s attitude toward life and the challenges in i ....

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.... and my house like any other woman. A good house too and a good husband that I loved and fine children out of him. Better than I hoped for even.” (p.611) Working hard to maintain the household further strengthens Granny’s character. Her ability to fence in a hundred acres, dig post holes and care for sick children and horses reflects her strengthened character. On her death bed Granny wishes things to be orderly the way she handled them in the house. Many of the positive characteristics and work ethic of Granny reflect on to her children. Some of Granny’s many attributes include her endurance and fortitude, which she passes on to her ch ....