29 pages • 58 minutes read
Eudora Welty, Dean Koontz, Scott Brick, Kevin J. AndersonA Worn Path
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1941A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Phoenix Jackson is named after a mythical bird, and birds make brief appearances at key points in the story. Using examples from the text, write an essay describing the significance of and potential symbolism of birds in “A Worn Path.”
Readers often wonder if Phoenix’s grandson is actually alive. Does your interpretation of the story change if he is alive or dead? If so, how? If not, why? Rely on a close reading of the text and key passages to support your essay.
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