Worn A Path
Eudora Welty
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"A Worn Path" is a short story by Eudora Welty that follows the journey of an elderly African American woman named Phoenix Jackson as she walks a long and treacherous path to Natchez, Mississippi.
Phoenix embarks on this arduous journey during the Christmas season to obtain medicine for her grandson, who has a throat ailment.
Along the way, she encounters various obstacles, including thorny bushes, a log over a creek, and encounters with wild animals and people.
The story explores themes of love, determination, and the enduring spirit of an elderly woman facing adversity.
"A Worn Path" is celebrated for its rich symbolism and its poignant portrayal of the human capacity for resilience and compassion.
Phoenix embarks on this arduous journey during the Christmas season to obtain medicine for her grandson, who has a throat ailment.
Along the way, she encounters various obstacles, including thorny bushes, a log over a creek, and encounters with wild animals and people.
The story explores themes of love, determination, and the enduring spirit of an elderly woman facing adversity.
"A Worn Path" is celebrated for its rich symbolism and its poignant portrayal of the human capacity for resilience and compassion.
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