Phoenix

It was a cold and snowy day outside when it all began. January 14, 2014; the day that my parents had officially decided to move to Phoenix, Arizona from Detroit, Michigan. This is the day a lot changed in my life. My parents made this decision for a few different reasons. However, the main reason was my eight year old sister, Abigail, who had a terrible case of asthma. Once winter began, she would always start getting sick and occasionally she would even have to spend nights at the hospital.…

Welty chose the name, Phoenix, for her main character. As many people know, a phoenix stems from “the Egyptian myth about a bird which renews itself periodically from its own ashes” (Bartel). Considering the age and state of Phoenix Jackson, she seems like the least person to relate to the vibrant bird-like phoenix. However, Phoenix Jackson and a phoenix have a lot in common. Eudora Welty named her main character in A Worn Path, Phoenix, because she is strong and resembles a phoenix, she rises…

Christians. In the story, “[Phoenix] is described as being elderly and near the end of her life.” (echeat 1). The theme is Welty’s story is self sacrifice. Just like Christ himself, she makes a long and hard journey and sacrifices herself for her grandson’s health. Welty was also very clever when she named Phoenix Jackson. The bird phoenix is an Egyptian bird that “is characterized as being a protector. The phoenix is a bright red and gold bird. Welty describes Phoenix Jackson as having…

Throughout “A Worn Path” Phoenix Jackson is considered a hero due to her many important traits. Phoenix Jackson displays her heroic status through her unknown origin, her set goal, and ability to not be taken for granted. As Phoenix embarks on her journey, she faces many hardships that she must overcome. Her goal to get medicine is easily accomplished due to her wisdom. Phoenix Jackson shows her strength and courage as she never gives up. Although we gain more knowledge of Phoenix throughout the…

A worn path by Eudora Welty Phoenix Jackson and the phoenix bird of mythology are very similar they both overcome obstacles and keep going no matter what and they both go on a journey. Phoenix jackson and the mythological bird both overcome obstacles. Phoenix jackson overcome obstacles throughout the story when she walking the path she is an older women and it is during the winter and it's cold so her bones are weak and it takes alittle longer for her to do things. She also has something like…

clear in the story, “A Worn Path” that Phoenix Jackson has made journeys over and over again, particularly the journey to town. The mythological Phoenix is famous…

“A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty, Phoenix Jackson walks a path of devotion. Phoenix is an elderly black woman, and a devoted grandmother to her terminally ill grandson, who swallowed lye. Most characters called Phoenix Jackson “granny” or “grandma”. The white man, which helped her up in the woods, said “you must be a hundred years old, and scared of nothing.” Phoenix also ask a young lady for help tying her shoes, stating that she “Can't lace 'em with a cane,". Phoenix Jackson is a devoted…

Kathryn R. is a 57-year old woman who has a history of mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation and high blood pressure. Mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation is a condition where the mitral valve doesn’t close properly, leading to regurgitation where the blood leaks backwards when the heart beats. The blood is then unable to reach the rest of the body, pushing the heart to pump harder in order for the blood to go to the body. Kathryn’s hypertension is a risk factor that has lead to her…

weaknesses. The first encounter with the hunter ties her struggles with racism and the color of her skin together. Even though the hunter displays kindness, he still tests out his power with his gun: “.... he lifted his gun and pointed it straight at Phoenix… ‘Doesn’t the gun scare you?’... ‘No sir, I seen plenty go off closer by, in my day, and for less than what I've done,’ she said holding utterly still.” Her fear rises while she faces the gun but, instead of breaking down, she remains…

What you just mentioned here above shows how the theme of a story can be slightly different for each individual. Like you said, old Phoenix was not physically strong, but she pushed through her journey with a sort of stubbornness. Certainly, she did not allow any trouble to defeat her. In other words, she showed perseverance and persistence. Personally, I believe her strong will to go hand in hand with her physical endurance on such journey. In fact, the journey was tough for an old lady like…