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Worn path

 

             A Worn Path.
             In "A Worn Path" the character Phoenix Jackson is a great hero. Through the entire story she has faced conflict after conflict, and through it all she shows dedication and determination. She continues to move ahead through her environment even though she fights with her mind and everything she encounters. She is a grandmother who cares for her sick grandson so much that she will do anything for him. Her character is dedicated, brave and most of all cunning.
             Her dedication is shown throughout the whole story. In the story, she goes and braves through the forest in the winter. To make it to the doctor's office for her grandson's medicine, she has to walk from one town to another. All the while, she has to deal with her mind playing tricks on her. She at first thought that the scarecrow was a ghost, who was coming for her. Still, she carried on. While continuing her journey, she comes across a barbed wire fence. Without hesitation, she crawls carefully underneath to get to the other side. Through it all she refuses to stop no matter what challenges arise. This shows her love and devotion to her family. .
             Her bravery is a very important part of her character. The fact she is willing to walk through a forest known to have wild and dangerous animals, is another shining example. She showed it when she kept on going when she thought she saw a ghost. Once again it was shown when she was confronted by the wild dog. She has best shown her unwavering courage when the hunter came along. She remained unflinching when he let off his gunshot in the air. Phoenix refused to show fear even when the hunter's gun was pointed in her face. That, most of all shows her bravery.
             Phoenix Jackson's cunning is shown in the story as well. Not many recognize it as they read it but it is there. She displays her cunning in small ways. She shows her cunning when she talks to the hunter. She remains still and calm while talking to the hunter of her fearlessness.


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