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    The story “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty tells the account of Phoenix Jackson‚ an elderly African American woman who lived in the Mississippi. Her account was about her journey from her quiet rural life to town in order to get the medicine for her beloved grandson who‚ two years ago‚ accidentally swallowed lye. His injury did not fully heal‚ and from time to time‚ his throat would swell so much that it made him difficult to swallow and breathe. To some‚ the story might seem only very simple—it’s just

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    This marked a sense of departure from the men dominated principles. Eudora Welty: "A Worn Path" When the story of women is told‚ it is always one of will power and struggle. In as much as some stories do want to accentuate this by weaving around romance‚ most at times‚ the same romance has been definitive of the struggle. Phoenix

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    “A Worn Path” was written by Eudora Welty and published in 1941. It can be found at www.theatlantic.com. This story is about the elderly Phoenix Jackson in December as she walks through the frozen Natchez woods to town. Along the way‚ she faces a variety of life such as the cur of a dog. Also‚ she is taking the selfless journey for her injured grandson. Phoenix Jackson encounters three conflicts in the story: woman vs. man‚ woman vs. self‚ and woman vs. nature. Phoenix Jackson encounters a hunter

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    Eudora Welty is praised as a prominent writer in the Modern Period of American literature. True to her specific writing style‚ "A Worn Path" incorporates the local color of the South‚ giving the short story a unique lovability and charm. Likewise‚ true to the idea of Realism‚ the story has no real action. Instead‚ it focuses on developing and revealing characters. In addition‚ the story alludes to the legend of the phoenix. Thus‚ "A Worn Path" is a perfect example of the concept of Realism in writing

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    In the story‚ “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty‚ I think the author expresses a theme of love. Welty portrays the main character‚ Phoenix‚ with the settings and symbolism throughout the story to persuade the audience that with love in your heart‚ you can achieve everything. The setting throughout Phoenix’s trip showed that she faces many challenging troubles‚ but she’s still willing to travel a long trip for her grandson. As she went on with her trip‚ she said‚ “This is the easy place. This is easy

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    One Writer’s Beginnings by Eudora Welty‚ she recalls early experiences of books and reading that had a great impact on her life. Specifically‚ Welty uses informal language to convey how her early experiences shaped her life. Welty describes Ms. Calloway in an exceptionally detailed and abstract way. She goes on to explain that she was the librarian. This is how she remembers her first experience with books. She says Mrs. Calloway was exceedingly commanding. Welty expands on the idea that

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    is important to keep my eyes on the prize‚ one concept the old woman in “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty taught me. Keeping her eyes on the prize‚ she is able to overcome obstacles with her goal in sight until she finally reached her destination. “She could not let her dress be torn now‚ so late in the day‚ and she could not pay for having her arm or her leg sawed off if she got caught fast where she was” (Welty 2). At

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    By using a narrative voice that is separate from the characters participating in “A Worn Path” Eudora Welty characterizes Phoenix Jackson as being motivated by delusions and a declining mental state. The protagonist of the story Phoenix Jackson travels far for a reason the reader doesn’t get till near the end of the story‚ and Phoenix herself forgets why she is at her supposed destination‚ nevertheless she makes the long journey. It is the narrator’s characterization of Phoenix that allows the reader

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    Analyzing “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty 1. The theme of the story is: Racism is an issue that never seems to disappear no matter how much people say it does. 2. The title is significant because it explains Phoenix’s journeys. If a pair of shoes are worn everyday‚ eventually they will become worn out. Phoenix took that path all the time to get medicine for her grandson. The fact that she always took that path wore it out and is considered a worn path. 3. The story takes place in the south after

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    There have been many journeys in history‚ all have a specific motivation. Identifying these motivations is key when understanding the journey. I believe in The story “ a Worn Path by Eudora Welty” it shows that Phoenix’s motivation is her grandson. In the story‚ Phoenix encountered many obstacles. One example is when she saw the wild animals in her direction. She was not going to let those animals interfere with her journey‚ because she was motivated by her grandson to get his medicine. Phoenix

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