Finally, is her grandson really alive throughout the story, or is he dead?
“A Worn Path” and the response piece, “Is Phoenix Jackson’s Grandson Really Dead?” (both by Eudora Welty). Then, choose one of the following prompts and write a 2 page response (MLA): Option #1: Analyze Phoenix Jackson’s journey in the story. You may analyze it how you wish, but you may also consider answering some of the following questions: what is the meaning of her journey? What examples of symbolism are present in the story? Finally, is her grandson really alive throughout the story, or is he dead? Does it matter?
