A Worn Path

Life as a Journey in Welty's "A Worn Path" The story "A Worn Path" begins and ends with a journey by Phoenix Jackson. It tells a story of sheer purpose as Phoenix Jackson makes a long journey into town to get medicine for her chronically ill grandson. She begins her voyage to town on "a bright frozen day in the early morning" in December. This is a journey in which she has taken before, and …

…handicaps, she starts her journey mentally prepared for the obstacles awaiting her. Phoenix uses her inner strengths and prevails over every barrier. She relies on her trustworthy feet to make up for her impaired vision. Her determination makes up for her aged memory. But most of all, her love for her grandson keeps her going. Clearly show in this story is how this frail, forgetful, and loving old woman can overcome any type of journey.