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Biblical References In A Worn Path By Eudora Welty

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In “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty, the use of symbolism and biblical references contribute to the emerging theme; love can be a powerful emotion that incites perseverance through hardships for the betterment of others. One of the most powerful aspects of the work is the name of the character, “Her name was Phoenix Jackson” (Welty 212). Welty chose this name as it has a very specific connotation associated with it. A phoenix is a powerful, mythological bird, which embodies the idea of rising above the ashes. This idea directly correlates to the main character because she is of an old age and must rise above the possibility of death that looms over her to complete her journey. The work includes several biblical references, “Then she went on,
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