Phoenix
Jackson is an unforgettable character that permeates s . Her mission in life is to help her
grandson be comfortable and happy despite his terrible injury from swallowing lye and damaging
his throat.
On this cold, December morning, Phoenix, an elderly black woman,
walks a path that she has traveled many times to get her grandsons medicine. The journey has
many obstacles that hinder her travel, yet Phoenix is undaunted by the difficulty of the
trip.
Phoenix has her own issues. Aged, unable to see well, losing her
memory, unsteadynothing will deter Phoenix on her path to Natchez for the medicine. She carries
an umbrella as a cane to shoo away any critters.
Theme
One of the primary themes of the
story is perseverance. No word better describes Phoenix. She faces so many hardships as she
treks along her path. Her walk to Natchez demonstrates her persistence in a hostile world. As
she walks along, she often hears...
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