What Does It Mean To Say Phoenix Jackson A Vibrant Character

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Phoenix Jackson was quite the vibrant character. If I could break down Phoenix altogether, she had many qualities that contributed to shaping both her role and her effect on other encounters in the story. Phoenix is surprisingly a positive individual. Although she encounters many obstacles that knocks her off of her path to her destination, she remains surprisingly strong and positive. From the dog knocking her off her path, to the roads themselves being dirty and grimy she remains positive in responding to the somewhat dull and uninspiring environment the story depicts. Although she is an inspiring case, I would have to also state that she is also delusional. She has a good cause but the overall reasoning may not be for the best reasons at all. She is going to get medicine for her sick grandson who may have already passed away but due to her age she may not know that yet. The story is not clear on whether he is still alive or not but Phoenix still tries her best to get to where she is going. The task at hand is what drives phoenix and keeps her on her path. This positivity is driven by …show more content…
I would make the case for good because of her uncanny positivity and politeness. She kept this trait regardless of her obstacles and kept her head up. She also did pay attention to her attire. She would constantly make sure her dress was in good condition to remain presentable and she also wanted make sure her shoes were properly tied for seeing the medical staff. This is a sign of how positive she is and how much she makes the best out of her situation. The bad, Phoenix Jones’ awful delusion, is far more important. It rounds off her character and shows that the best days are behind her. She is pretty much doing everything she can for her dying son and the efforts may not prevail over the boy’s sickness. Phoenix is overall a positive strong character, but highly close to being

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