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In what ways are Phoenix's experiences in "A Worn Path" universal?
Created by steph0124 on Jan 16, 2009 in the A Worn Path Group.- Help with Analysis of Phoenix Jackson in "A Worn Path"
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Find images in "The Worn Path" and relate them to your own personal experience.
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Clearly “A Worn Path” draws on the myth and symbolism of the phoenix, the golden bird that...
Posted by epollock on Jun 9, 2009 in the A Worn Path Group.
There are numerous literary elements in the story. Irony is found in the conclusion. After making...
Posted by mshurn on Jun 9, 2009 in the A Worn Path Group.- In reply to #1: Phoenix Jackson is a lady. She has pride and dignity. When she arrives in town...
Posted by mshurn on Jan 23, 2009 in the A Worn Path Group. - In reply to #1: Phoenix's experiences are universal also because Welty presents them in an...
Posted by mshurn on Jan 23, 2009 in the A Worn Path Group. 
Many writers have used the idea of a journey to make larger observations about life. In fact "A...
Posted by ms-mcgregor on Jan 16, 2009 in the A Worn Path Group.
Phoenix Jackson is a caring, devoted, determined grandmother who will do whatever it takes,...
Posted by kwoo1213 on Oct 15, 2008 in the A Worn Path Group.
She is definitely a stubborn woman who will not allow others or life to didtate to her what she...
Posted by amy-lepore on Jul 10, 2008 in the A Worn Path Group.- Others: Dedication, craftiniess, wisdom, and the ability to adapt to many challenging situations.
Posted by kwoo1213 on Jul 9, 2008 in the A Worn Path Group. 
Strength--although she's elderly, she can walk from her home to the doctor's office in...
Posted by linda-allen on Jul 9, 2008 in the A Worn Path Group.- Another image is of Phoenix being at the doctor's office getting the medication for her...
Posted by kwoo1213 on Jun 5, 2008 in the A Worn Path Group. 
In reply to #1: Unfortunately I've witnessed the kind of racism that Phoenix is subject to in the...
Posted by cybil on May 28, 2008 in the A Worn Path Group.
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