Phoenix Jackson is as worn down as the path she travels. She conquers many obstacles in her journey to get her grandson his medicine. The difficulties endured include racism, her old age, and poverty. The short story, “A Worn Path,” was written by Eudora Welty in 1940. The main character is Phoenix Jackson. She is described in the story as an African American woman from the south who is very old, frail, wrinkled and small. The story takes place in the 1930’s, many years after slavery ended, but it is evident throughout the story that racism still exists. Phoenix Jackson can be described as the protagonist in the story. It is a cold morning day in early December. Phoenix is walking from her home to the city of Natchez to get her grandson the medicine he
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As with stealing ththe hunter’s nickel, she readily accepts the attendant’s nickel too to survive the hard economic times the African Americans were dealing with at the time.
More signs of dementia are present in the doctor’s office. She can’t seem to comprehend what the office employees are asking her. She is easily confused and it takes a bit for her to gain her thoughts to describe why she is there.
Numerous short stories I have read this semester have had a race and racism theme. “The Worn Path” is also a short story with race and racism as the most prevalent theme.
There are also a number of other themes that include endurance, devotion, determination and undying love. It is a story full of metaphors and symbolism.
In conclusion, this short story is about an old woman who conquered many obstacles on the worn path, which is a metaphor for her own life’s path. Phoenix Jackson displays great strength, courage and compassion. She will endure the difficulties of the path and will continue to travel the worn path as many times as needed for the love of her grandson. Her love for him conquers all obs
As with stealing ththe hunter’s nickel, she readily accepts the attendant’s nickel too to survive the hard economic times the African Americans were dealing with at the time.
More signs of dementia are present in the doctor’s office. She can’t seem to comprehend what the office employees are asking her. She is easily confused and it takes a bit for her to gain her thoughts to describe why she is there.
Numerous short stories I have read this semester have had a race and racism theme. “The Worn Path” is also a short story with race and racism as the most prevalent theme.
There are also a number of other themes that include endurance, devotion, determination and undying love. It is a story full of metaphors and symbolism.
In conclusion, this short story is about an old woman who conquered many obstacles on the worn path, which is a metaphor for her own life’s path. Phoenix Jackson displays great strength, courage and compassion. She will endure the difficulties of the path and will continue to travel the worn path as many times as needed for the love of her grandson. Her love for him conquers all obs