The main character Phoenix is a symbol of sacrifice. In the story phoenix sacrifices her life by traveling on the Natchez Trail into town. Scholar advisor suggest “Right from the poor eyesight to slow walking pace, there was nothing in her favor.” Mrs. Jackson already knew how bad her eyesight was. Her determination got the best of her so she kept pushing herself. The determination even got her to the point of hallucination when once she sat down to rest. She envisioned a little boy giving her a big piece of marble
The main character Phoenix is a symbol of sacrifice. In the story phoenix sacrifices her life by traveling on the Natchez Trail into town. Scholar advisor suggest “Right from the poor eyesight to slow walking pace, there was nothing in her favor.” Mrs. Jackson already knew how bad her eyesight was. Her determination got the best of her so she kept pushing herself. The determination even got her to the point of hallucination when once she sat down to rest. She envisioned a little boy giving her a big piece of marble