A. Granny moves on from her jilting and doesn't let anything go to waste.
In the story, Granny is shown picking fruits, such as the pear and the watermelon, and ensuring that they are not wasted. This can be seen as symbolic of Granny's resilience and ability to move on from past disappointments, such as being jilted at the altar. She does not let the jilting define her or go to waste, just like the picked fruits.
Which best explains the symbolism of picked fruit in "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall"?
A. Granny moves on from her jilting and doesn't let anything go to waste.
B. Granny has never been picked by anyone but came close once.
C. Granny has picked all the good things in life for herself and left nothing for her family.
D. Granny has fallen and been left to rot in isolation from loved ones.
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