The symbolism in 'A Worn Path' by Eudora Welty teaches what a person can do for a loved one. This story relates the journey of an old black woman who goes through a path that confronts her with many adversities. She manage to overcome them in order to get medicine for her grandson at the doctor's office which, as described in the story, is a long way from where she lives.         The description of Phoenix …showed first 75 words of 585 total…

…showed last 75 words of 585 total…age are difficult to clear. This reminds you over and over that she truly love her grandson more than any obstacle that may await her.         Definitely, it is love and desire what makes this old woman go through this trail. Phoenix herself, her dress, and the trail are very symbolic always remaining us what an effort she has to make in order to get medicine, and since it was Christmas a windmill for her grandson.