Precis of Worn Path

A Precis by Eudora Welty “A Worn Path” Phoenix Jackson, a determined woman who lives in the country with her sick grandson who swallowed lye, goes on a journey through the woods to the city to get him some medicine. While walking, she warns all the animals and bushes to stay out of her way because of the distance she has to travel. There are obstacles she has to overcome during her journey. She crosses …

…not to swallow or catch his breath. The doctor gives her the medicine, while the nurse marks charity in her book. Before Phoenix left, the nurse warns her that her grandson’s condition is an obstinate case. The attendant gives Phoenix a nickel. Phoenix now has ten cents and decides to buy her grandson a paper windmill. She walks out of the doctor‘s office. Her journey home begins as she walks down the stairs.