the person reading the novel by using different types of symbols. For example, in The Color Purple, it is clear that the color purple is describing Celie, and how Celie's transformation went from a young little girl to a mature woman. Another way symbolism is able to be shown is in Dr. Seuss’s book How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch steals certain things that describe Christmas in many ways like trees, presents, food, stockings and many other things that have to do with it, but in the end the
Symbolism is something that has a meaning to it. We all use it to demonstrate Objects, person, situation, and events or actions. It’s a technique used in literature. For example wedding rings are worn to symbolize a lasting union that a couple had entered into. Phoenix Jackson is a symbol of an Egyptian Bird “ She described as being elderly and near the end of life” Phoenix has traveled through her life and she has came to a point where it’s time for her to go.( Symbolism in A Worn Path
journey – the literal movement from one place to another – plays a central role, such as in “A Worn Path.” Considering the setting as an important element in Phoenix Jackson’s physical journey, this setting creates the meaning of the work as a whole: life’s journey is full of obstacles, but we can overcome them when our goal is important enough to keep going. Eudora Welty uses many literary devices like symbolism, simile, and personification in her short story. “Her unlaced shoes,” (Welty 91) symbolizes
The two stories that I will compare and contrast are titled “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty, and “The Welcome Table” by Alice Walker. Do both these stories share the same theme, and what message is the author’s trying to portray to its readers? Within both these short stories, the author revealed the thoughts and activities of the main characters. The point of view enables us as reader to receive detailed insight of phoenix’s and the old woman’s journey. We were able to enter their minds and hear their