A Worn Path Summary

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       The short story, A Worn Path, is about an elderly lady named Phoenix who takes a long journey to a clinic to relieve her grandson’s sickness. Phoenix’s grandson has had lye poison for the past 7 years. Phoenix has traveled through a difficult path filled with many obstacles that she had to overcome. Phoenix’s struggled both mentally and physically, Phoenix was born in the time when African Americans were not granted a proper educated, this leaves Phoenix illiterate and uneducated. After a long and adventurous journey Phoenix finally made her way to the clinic only to get treated like a charity case by the person giving her the medicine.
       In conclusion, Phoenix’s persistence was very motivating. Phoenix represents the powerful love of a grandmother. Phoenix showed determination even after learning that their is no cure for her grandson. Phoenix continued her long straneous journey even after her life was threatened.

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