#A worn path by eudora welty sparknotes skin#

However, in the city, the brave Phoenix faded into a comparatively powerless older woman, as she often silenced her voice there. It is undeniable that in the country, the woman faced obstacles and questioned herself, but every time she behaved as a leader there. Possibly, however, what happens to Phoenix in the city is the most significant change between the two places. In the city, on the contrary, other characters вЂ hostile and belligerent voices dominate besides, city settings are almost omitted. There is a detailed description of details in the rural area вЂњThe shadows hung from the oak trees to the road like curtainsвЂќ (Welty) with regular interjections of the active voice of Phoenix. Moreover, the author provided two contrasting worlds as settings in вЂњA Worn PathвЂќ - a countryside and a city, with a noticeable change in atmosphere between both.

The fact that the protagonist finally reached her destination is significant as Welty was not only stressing the womanвЂ™s determination to do a noble deed for her beloved grandson but also is focusing attention on how committed and devoted Phoenix is outside of her comfort zone. The author further explored the theme of love later in the story as Phoenix entered the city, and the reader first learned about her motivation to visit it. By doing so, Welty emphasized the ability of the woman to love despite the difficulties that arise. It may also be significant that Phoenix communicated with every animal she encountered during her journey. Remarkably, the main character was not afraid of such threats, which can be interpreted as her perseverance to fight with inner weaknesses throughout her life.

#A worn path by eudora welty sparknotes skin#

For instance, by making the white man aim his gun at the protagonist, Welty may indicate that many African-Americans also faced abuse or hostility due to their skin color, including Phoenix (Welty). The obstacles during PhoenixвЂ™s trip represent her frequently unpredictable and unjust life path as she was a member of the black community.