Category: A Worn Path

A Worn Path by Eudora Welty is a suspenseful short story of a poor, elderly African American grandmother who annually made a dangerous and grueling trek from her home far away from the town of Natchez, Mississippi to the doctors office in town and back again to her remote home. She made this journey every…

Out of all the short stories that I have learnt, A Worn Path written by Eudora Welty would be my favorite because this short story tells the tale about an old African-American grandmother who walks to a town to acquire some medicine for her grandson. At first, while reading this story, it is not clear…

In the texts ‘Everyday use’ by Alice Walker, ‘A Worn Path’ by Eudora Welty, and ‘Mothers Tongue’ by Amy Tan, You see the at least two different Archetypes occur. The two archetypes are the mother and crone. ‘Everyday use’ by Alice Walker is about a mother and daughter living at home when they receive a…

Introduction to Phoenix Jackson’s Journey In literature, a walk is never just a walk. In Phoenix Jackson’s case, her walk is more than just a walk to town; it is a journey. In the short story, A Worn Path, Phoenix Jackson (an elderly African American woman) embarks on a journey to attain medicine for her…

The story ‘A Worn Path begins in December with an ancient black woman strolls through a pine forest. Her name is Phoenix Jackson. She is wearing a red cloth tied around her head, her shoes are unlaced, and her face has numberless branching wrinkles. Phoenixs age and poverty are highlighted through these descriptions The cane…

A minor character from Eudora Weltys, A Worn Path, is the hunter. Although he does appear in an important part in the story, when he encounters Phoenix in the forest, he is still considered a minor character and the story did reveal many things about the hunter. The story revealed that the hunter is just…

Traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. Whether its expressed through beliefs, customs or behavioral actions within a group. They all hold symbolic meaning and can affect society as a whole. Although traditions have a great impact and hold a great value from the past, there are many different types and all have…

A Worn Path, by Eudora Welty, is a story of a fierce old woman, and of a love that knows no bounds. This Penlighten article provides a summary and analysis of this moving story. Before writing The Worn Path, Eudora Welty was a publicity agent for Works Progress Administration in the 30s. During that time,…