1. A Worn Path
The author chooses to use the character of the story as well as the symbols to develop the theme of the story. ... When Phoenix is confronted with her first obstacle, walking of a hill, Phoenix is said to walk like a pendulum on a clock, slow and steady. ... Phoenix and her grandson are dependent of one another. ... Just as her name is a symbol of the story, so are the obstacles and many other elements throughout the story. ... The paper windmill that Phoenix wants to purchase for her sick grandson represents the fragile of Phoenix and the child, yet it also represents the refueling of e...
- Word Count: 689
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School