Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” questions

1.  What key aspects of Phoenix Jackson’s physical appearance stand out for you?

2.  How does what she wears or carries add to your sense of the character?

3.  How does what she does with her body add to your sense of character?

4.  What metaphors (especially visual metaphors) add to your sense of the character?

5.  What biographical information does the author provide to flesh out her portrait?

6.  What key aspects of setting stand out for you? What details color, tone, and particular props) stand out for you?

7.  What changes in setting strike you as important? What details in those changes stand out for you?

8.  What is most vivid for you about the hunter? What stands out for you in his appearance, dialogue, actions and behavior?

9.  Which other characters seem particularly important of Phoenix’s story? For each of them, note what stands out in their appearance, dialogue, actions, and/or behavior?

10.  List any thoughts and quotes-from Phoenix or other characters—that seem especially important.

Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” questions

1.  What key aspects of Phoenix Jackson’s physical appearance stand out for you?

2.  How does what she wears or carries add to your sense of the character?

3.  How does what she does with her body add to your sense of character?

4.  What metaphors (especially visual metaphors) add to your sense of the character?

5.  What biographical information does the author provide to flesh out her portrait?

6.  What key aspects of setting stand out for you? What details color, tone, and particular props) stand out for you?

7.  What changes in setting strike you as important? What details in those changes stand out for you?

8.  What is most vivid for you about the hunter? What stands out for you in his appearance, dialogue, actions, and behavior?

9.  Which other characters seem particularly important of Phoenix’s story? For each of them, note what stands out in their appearance, dialogue, actions, and/or behavior?

10.  List any thoughts and quotes-from Phoenix or other characters—that seem especially important.