1. What is the literal purpose of Phoenix Jackson's trip?
             The literal purpose of Phoenix Jackson's trip is to travel from the country of Natchez to the city to obtain medicine for her sick grandson.
             2. Where does she start and where does she end? Are there differences in the place from which she begins, the place where she ends, and the road in-between? If yes, what is the narrative purpose of these differences? Is the road just a literal path? What does the undertaking of this journey tell us about Phoenix?
             Phoenix starts from her home in a country called "Natchez", and ends in a doctor's office in the city. She has to deal with many obstacles along the way, which include going through the forest, up and down hills, across brooks and through cotton fields to get to the city. Yes, there are differences in the place from where she begins, the place where she ends, and road in – between. Phoenix starts in her home county which is poor, and has to deal with many obstacles along the path, and finally arrives in a city which is prosperous. No, the road is not just a literal path. It allows the reader to witness all the hardship, especially racism that African- American's had to endure from the White people during the 1830-1840's. Eudora Welty lets the reader witness this in the story. In one line Phoenix states, "Seems like there is chains about my feet, time I get this far" which symbolizes the slavery that African- American's had to deal with during this time period. This journey allows the reader to see the undying love and devotion that Phoenix has towards her grandson. It lets us see that she would go through great lengths, in regard to weather conditions, hunters, and wild animals to protect her family. Phoenix shows a lot of hope, perseverance and strength to overcome all these obstacles.
             3. How is the trip described? By this I mean not only what scenic variations occur (yo...