also portrayed by the different trails she must endure before

reaching her goal in life. The name Phonix itself portrays an unending

fellowship. Phoenix is a universal symbol of resurrection and immortality. It sets fire to itself by choice only to arise again as

a New Phoenix. In route to the city both travelers stop ceremonially for restoration. The Phoenix burns itself by choice and rises again. Old Phoenix stops on her journey to rest, after doing so she appears

to be showered with youth. "Phoenix left the tree, and had to go through a barb wire fence. There she had to creep and crawl, spreading

her knees and strecthing her fingers like a baby trying to climb the steps." Wetly relates Phoenix to the bind many times in the story

directly and indirectly. She was also described as a "solitary bind."

Phoenix's age and color also symbolizes the bind, a golden color ram underneath and the two knobs of her cheek were illuminated by a yellow burning under the dark. Her hair was a black but with an ordor like copper. Phoenix may also be portrayed as a mother bird going out to get nurturing for her baby. The reader may visualize her grandson ad a bird in the nest for his mother. He wears a little patch quilt and peeps out, holding his mouth open like a bird. Phoenix's death portarys her undying love for her grandson. On Phoenix's journey through life, she encountered spirited aspects that have an impact on her life, "References to Christ are abundant, such as when Phoenix has an illusion of a boy giving her cake symbolizing communion. There are images of crossing the Red Sea when Phoenix must go through the field of corn. Phoenix visualizes the River of Jordan and the city of Heaven, when she gets to the city and sees all the green and red flashing lights. Awaiting her is the angel who ties her shoes.

Some common words found in the essay are:
Phoenix Jackson's, Christ Easter, Phoenix God, River Jordan, References Christ, , Sea Phoenix, black dog, love grandson, trails tribulations, journey natchez, journey life, medicine throat,
Approximate Word count = 725
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)