Godsgift Tamuno. Dr. Tweedy . English 102-11. 28 February

Godsgift Tamuno Dr. Tweedy English 102-11 28 February 2017 Thesis: Eudora Welty paints the picture of a life journey in the short story â€Å"A Worn Path† through the use of symbolism, imagery, and tone. I. Include a sentence describing symbolism here. A. Supporting information of how symbolism was used 1. First symbol of when the log was laid across the creek 2. Second symbol of the man she came across. (racism) 3. Third symbol the fact that she was picking up the coin B. All the symbols throughout the paper signifies the path and journey of life but also highlights the fact that she kept on persevering. 1. Find more symbols in the story. (her name Phoenix Jackson) 2. Look for one more symbol from the story to add here. II.†¦show more content†¦This signifies Phoenix Jackson’s ability to endure and persevere despite her old age and several obstacles she faces. In addition to symbolism, Jackson’s age also plays an important role in the symbol of rebirth. As Jackson embarks on her journey she even recognizes the fact of her old age. â€Å"You scarecrow,† she said. Her face lightened. â€Å"I ought to be shut up for good.† she said with laughter. â€Å"My senses are gone. I too old. I the oldest people I ever know† (223). The author gives us the indication that Phoenix could at least be one hundred years old but regardless of the long journey through the worn path is Jackson’s process of rebirth into a new creature. This means she lived through slavery, emancipation, and Jim Crow laws. Welty names the protagonist of her story Phoenix and the protagonist stays true to live out the meaning of her name exemplifying a woman of persistence, strength, and vi gor. Furthermore, the name symbolism only goes a long way in interpreting this story. Throughout the story, the author uses several bird references. When Phoenix begins her trip the author describes that the tapping of her cane sounds like the â€Å"chirping of a solitary little bird, then she hears a â€Å"mourning dove† crying. Eventually, Phoenix then encounters the callous hunter who points a gun at her but then she sees a quail inside the haunter’s bag specifically a â€Å"bobwhite†. With all the birds Phoenix encounters throughout her journey, one can say