Phenomenal. Outcasts. Wise. These are words that you can use to describe Phoenix Jackson and Emily Grierson. Phoenix and Miss Emily were both two respected women in their communities. But, they still lived separate lives; Phoenix, an old, negro, former slave who will do anything to fulfil her grandson’s needs, and Emily, an old white woman who does not have to lift a finger because of her black housekeeper and her respected stance in her community. In my essay, I will touch on both topics. Phoenix Jackson and Emily Grierson are two strong influencers and respected figures in their communities. In A Worn Path, when Phoenix Jackson reached the clinic in the city, the receptionist and doctor’s assistant repeatedly called Phoenix “Grandma”
