The Jilting of Granny Weatherall

by Katherine Anne Porter

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall: Imagery 1 key example

Definition of Imagery

Imagery, in any sort of writing, refers to descriptive language that engages the human senses. For instance, the following lines from Robert Frost's poem "After Apple-Picking" contain imagery that engages... read full definition
Imagery, in any sort of writing, refers to descriptive language that engages the human senses. For instance, the following lines from Robert Frost's poem "After... read full definition
Imagery, in any sort of writing, refers to descriptive language that engages the human senses. For instance, the following lines... read full definition
Imagery
Explanation and Analysis—Sleeping in the Light:

In "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall," visual imagery becomes a gateway into spiritual and psychological conflict, as seen in the line:

Better turn over, hide from the light, sleeping in the light gave you nightmares.