A Worn Path Questions and Answers

Question 1

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In mythology, the phoenix is a bird that rises from the ashes. Why do you think Welty named the main character of this story Phoenix?

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Asked by alejandro j #408148

Last updated by Agrisha P #737995 7 years ago 12/28/2017 1:56 AM

Question 2

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Besides being pulled out of the ditch, what other benefit does Granny recieve from her encounter with the young hunter?

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Asked by Korbyn C #506492

Last updated by angeline m #642876 8 years ago 4/25/2017 2:21 AM

Question 3

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What falls from the hunters pocket?

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Asked by Alejandra G #606033

Last updated by angeline m #642876 8 years ago 4/25/2017 2:15 AM

Question 4

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The phrase "with the balanced heaviness and lightness of a pendulum in a grandfather clock" describes?

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Asked by tyjhe j #564142

Last updated by Cadre H #1042199 5 years ago 9/15/2020 1:16 PM

Question 5

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Why phoenix taking the long trip to down?

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Asked by Kritika S #709157

Last updated by Evil R #853536 6 years ago 12/11/2018 12:33 PM

Question 6

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Whar Significance Can you attach to the fact that the journey takes place at Christmas time?

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Asked by Asmita B #710841

Last updated by Sandesh K #844838 6 years ago 11/19/2018 2:56 PM

Question 7

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What contradictory attitudes toward Phoenix does the hunter express?

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Asked by alejandro j #408148

Last updated by Carrie O #647537 8 years ago 5/3/2017 3:36 PM

Question 8

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Where is Phoenix Jackson walking at the beginning of the story?

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Asked by Taya R #506241

Last updated by angeline m #642876 8 years ago 4/25/2017 2:32 AM

Question 9

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Answers: 1

Asked by Allegra M #1298044

Last updated by Aslan 2 years ago 3/29/2023 1:41 AM

Question 10

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How is the name of the central character significant in the narrative?

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Asked by Marissa J #1293670

Last updated by jill d #170087 2 years ago 3/6/2023 7:30 PM

Question 11

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Who did the hunter think Phoenix was going to town to see?

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Asked by Mukhtar K #1174550

Last updated by jill d #170087 4 years ago 9/15/2021 3:04 PM

Question 12

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Asked by Mukhtar K #1174550

Last updated by jill d #170087 4 years ago 9/15/2021 2:53 PM

Question 13

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Phoenix falls because?

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Asked by Kierra J #1151094

Last updated by Aslan 4 years ago 5/18/2021 4:33 PM

Question 14

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Is she blind?

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Asked by Alexis C #1110850

Last updated by jill d #170087 4 years ago 2/8/2021 5:53 PM

Question 15

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Are the Main Characters round or flat? Are they static or dynamic? Give examples to support.

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Asked by Kari C #1054419

Last updated by Aslan 4 years ago 10/2/2020 12:35 AM

Question 16

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A worn path

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Asked by Laila S #1042240

Last updated by Aslan 5 years ago 9/3/2020 7:01 PM

Question 17

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Asked by Jordan B #802476

Last updated by jill d #170087 5 years ago 6/1/2020 12:58 PM

Question 18

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Characterization of Phoenix?

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Asked by Billy B #682772

Last updated by jill d #170087 5 years ago 6/1/2020 12:55 PM

Question 19

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What themes does Welty use?

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Asked by gianna g #668500

Last updated by jill d #170087 5 years ago 6/1/2020 12:50 PM

Question 20

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The writer describes the hair of the woman as "still dark". What is the significance of this?

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Asked by Al-hassan S #786411

Last updated by jill d #170087 5 years ago 6/1/2020 12:48 PM

Question 21

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Asked by Kayla S #648269

Last updated by jill d #170087 5 years ago 6/1/2020 12:47 PM

Question 22

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Language and Setting

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Asked by Florence C #1026463

Last updated by jill d #170087 5 years ago 6/1/2020 12:04 PM

Question 23

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What three people does she meet along her journey and what does she ask of each one?

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Asked by kevin t #972897

Last updated by jill d #170087 5 years ago 4/17/2020 11:26 PM

Question 24

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Where has Phoenix been heading all this time and for what purpose?

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Asked by kevin t #972897

Last updated by jill d #170087 5 years ago 4/17/2020 11:18 PM

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