A Worn Path
Describe symbolism in A Worn Path by Eudora Welty
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Phoenix's name is symbolic of the mythological bird, a bird that rises from its own ashes to begin yet another cycle of life. Thus, her name suggests her timelessness and tenacity.
A Worn Path