A Worn Path

In “A Worn Path”, Eudora Welty portrays a woman on a journey using words and phrases which contain a psychological connection to the story line. The plot alone is that which is not too intense and complex, however the way Welty uses metaphors, irony, stereotyping and implication of words to fit the story is outstanding. Using these ways of spicing up the content, Welty’s writing attracts the reader’s interest throughout; even at moments which would normally not. Welty’s style of writing “A Worn Path” is that which makes the reader really think about her choice of words, for they are twisted with to portray a mental picture.

Welty sets the tone and feeling of the story using words which create a certain feeling of the situation or setting. The words black and dark are used very often throughout Welty’s writing, letting the reader know that the story is a dark one and full of mystery; never knowing what’s around the corner. Phoenix Jackson, the main character...