A Worn Path p. 820
Eudora Welty
Literary Element – Point of view
The perspective from which the story is
told.
 First person – A narrator who is a
character in the story.
 What would be an example?
 Limited third-person point of view – The
narrator stands outside the action and
conveys the thoughts and feelings of a
single character.
Your paper will be divided into four
parts
Vocabulary
My journey
Phoenix’s
Journey
Questions
Vocabulary
1.
2.
3.
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7.
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10.
Pendulum
Persistent
Meditative
Illumined
Intent
Appointed
Furrow
Radiation
Ceremonial
solemn
The Hero’s Journey
Directions:
1. Write down five memorable events on a
journey that you have taken, or a journey
that you have read about. Choose a symbol
to write the events inside of.
2.
Write down what you think are the five most
memorable events that occur on Phoenix’s
journey to the doctor. Choose a symbol to
write the events inside of.
Example: I used circles because my
learning is continuous.
Student in Elementary School
Pursuing Master’s at Auburn University
Student in Middle School
Life-long learner
Attended Auburn University
Student in High School
Attended Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College
Questions
1.
2.
What is the purpose of Phoenix’s
journey? Does it have more than one
purpose? Explain.
What is the purpose of the journey you
mapped out?