English & Literature

Types of Point Of View in "A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty

With reference to at least two narratives point of view, discuss how they are used to develop the characters in the short story, "A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty, only for the part when Phoenix met the hunter.

Asked by ainsushi10@gmail.com on 08 Dec 15:23

Last updated by Jill W on 08 Dec 18:41

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Answered by Jill W on 08 Dec 18:41

"A Worn Path" is told from a third-person limited point of view. This allows the reader to empathize with Phoenix, because her thoughts and actions are shown. Yet, in third-person, the reader is allowed to view Phoenix from a distance, and thereby see her as others see her.

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A Worn Path