protagonist an elderly frail black woman with a strong

Eudora Welty was born and raised in Jackson Mississippi.

will
"A Worn Path" deals with Phoenix Jackson's unyielding
The name Phoenix -- symbolic of a bird that died and
and ritualistic journeys.
resurrected.
She travels over the same terrain and sacrifices herself for
In Egyptian Mythology, a phoenix was consumed by fire
the health of her grandson.
after 500 years, then rose from its own ashes.
She is fueled by love and in search of hope and social
The bird suggests magical powers of strength and will
acceptance.
and a good-natured person
Not only is the path worn but she is worn as well.
Phoenix -- a symbol of survival
Years before and after the Civil War are intertwined in "A
brave & remain fearless -- life threatening
Worn Path".
situation
not affected by the negative remarks

Phoenix is determined to
complete the hard journey to get
the medicine for her grandson
Motivated on by love, she is
Antagonist
ready to suffer all the hardships of A white prejudiced man who
the path mocks,stereotypes,and undermines Phoenix.
Represents the racial inequality that existed
The message is that love between the blacks and the whites.
can conquer everything Called her "Granny", and lied to her about
having money.
To show the biased and cruel attitudes of
society.