short story, but progresses as her character carries on against all of the overwhelming

forces against her. In this short story a black elderly woman, Phoenix Jackson, must

overcome the odds against her as she valiantly travels through many obstacles in order to

contribute to the wellness of her grandson, for whom she is making this trip down "a

worn path." It is at this point that all of Welty's readers' hearts open up to this poor,

elderly woman as she makes an attempt to carry on her love for her grandson by taking a

long journey down a familiar path in order to get medication that seems to help ease his

sickness pains. However, there are many forces against Phoenix that Welty includes in

her story in order to make Phoenix's adventure end in a victory. Poverty, old age, and

her journey through the woods are all of the odds which Phoenix must overcome.

Poverty is a major hardship that most of us will never have to face, but in

Phoenix's case, poverty is present everyday in her and her grandson's life. Since she is in

this state of poverty, Phoenix is not able to enjoy life's luxuries as others do and must

shows Phoenix's love for her grandson. With all of the hardships on this journey love

not hers and hopes that she can get away with it. However, because of her perseverance

story? It can be assumed that the date again has strong significance. Well, the

behind her (132). It is here that Welty begins painting a portrait in which the reader can

Some common words found in the essay are:
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Approximate Word count = 1928
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)