Lesson 4 -Essay Prep 4



Lesson 4 -Essay Prep 4

Introduction

“A Worn Path” is a story, written by Eudora Welty, which reflects the human emotions of love and strength for the sacrifice. In this story the character of protagonist, Phoenix Jackson is the symbol of all these emotions and dedications which are everlasting (Welty, 1941). Her name also reflects this fact as it is used as symbol of an imaginary bird, which lived thousands of years, once died, but then again came to life. This story clearly reflects efforts of an old Negro woman and her motherly affection, who took a ...