A worn Path

Phoenix Jackson’s Symbolic Journey Everyday people encounter obstacles that stand in the way of their goals. Phoenix, in “A Worn Path”, by Eudora Welty, has a mission to accomplish, but many things stand in her way. When she finally makes it, she has conquered her goal for that day. She also has a long-term goal, which is to make her grandson happy and well. Her walk to town on the path symbolizes her entire …

…even after accomplishing something, there are more obstacles ahead. As depicted above, Phoenix overcomes many obstacles to triumph, and ultimately fulfill her dreams. Her unselfish dreams were to get the medicine for her grandson to make him happy. She is making this whole journey for him. This characteristic demonstrates the theme of the story; sacrifice for a loved one. Phoenix does this throughout the story, and people sacrifice things for ones they love every day.