From the description that Welty gives of Phoenix in the beginning of "A Worn Path," it is easy to comprehend how difficult a long, hard, cold journey will be for Phoenix. ... Phoenix must also use a cane to support her, which affects the rhythm. The Journey that Phoenix takes is burdened with many obstacles. ... This is when Phoenix shows off a little bit of her cunning. ... Later in the story she acts in a similar fashion with the nurse in order to procure another nickel. ...

• Word Count: 1006
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

It tells a story of sheer determination as Phoenix Jackson makes a long journey into town to get medicine for her chronically ill grandson. ... This shows that her body may be worn out, but the attitude that she takes and desire that she has in order to get the medicine for her grandson are not. ... Eventually Phoenix reaches her destination, and the reason for her mission is clear. ... Phoenix responds with, "No missy, he not dead, he just the same." ... Phoenix Jackson encounters many adversities along her journey, but somehow manages to get through them....

• Word Count: 397
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

This shows that her body may be worn out, but the attitude that she takes and desire that she has in order to get the medicine for her grandson are not. ... When old Phoenix reaches "to take it there was just her own hand in the air," and nothing else around. ... When Phoenix reaches her destination, the reason for her mission is given. ... Phoenix responds with, "No missy, he not dead, he just the same." ... Phoenix Jackson encounters many adversities along her journey, but somehow manages to get through them. ...

• Word Count: 813
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The description of Phoenix Jackson at the beginning of this story gives the reader a glimpse of how dif! ... This shows that her body may be worn out, but the attitude that she takes and desire that she has in order to get the medicine for her grandson are not. ... When old Phoenix reaches "to take it there was just her own hand in the air," and nothing else around. ... When Phoenix reaches her destination, the reason for her mission is given. ... Phoenix responds with, "No missy, he not dead, he just the same." ...

• Word Count: 863
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School