... Phoenix's moral strength. (Wilkins, www.shs.starkville ) Phoenix's journey can be compared to Homer's odyssey but on a much more minor scale. Throughout Phoenix's long journey she is faced with as many as twelve different obstacles like those found in the odyssey. Like Phoenix says, "Out of my way," she throws cautions to the animals that live in the woods. She says, "Keep the wild hogs out of my ... her dress becomes entangled in some green thorns. Another aspect of the challenge of Phoenix's journey is that this story takes place in "old Mississippi". Phoenix's journey is almost impos...

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