Phoenix Jackson in "A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty has been compared to the mythological phoenix due to its bird-like qualities, and it has also been noted that Phoenix possesses good many of the same characteristics as Christ. But what hasn't been addressed is the fact that Eudora Welty didn't leave the symbolism to Christ alone. Welty also included many biblical allusions. Phoenix Jackson is not only the symbol of the mythological bird that rises from the ashes of its own demise or simply a Christ figure comparable to the Son of God, but she is also a biblical hero facing temptation and trials throughout along his journey and succeeds unscathed and unshakable. in his faith. Since Welty's story is so simple, readers are forced to find the most obvious symbolism and then must dig deeper into the text to find the most meaningful symbols. In the second paragraph, Phoenix's skin is described as having "its own pattern of innumerable, branching wrinkles, as if a whole small tree were standing in the middle of his forehead." An obvious example of Christ symbolism is that the tree is a symbol of life and knowledge gained through acceptance of Christ. A closer analysis of the tree symbol might also conclude that, like Christ, trees offer shelter and protection while remaining patient and impassive and always harboring a veneer of imperialistic grace. Most would probably just continue the comparison between Christ and the Phoenix, but one small, almost unnoticed action separates the two. "Her fingers glided across the floor under the silver with the grace and care they would have had lifting an egg from under a sitting hen. Then she slowly stood up, straightening up, and the nickel was in her apron pocket ..Her lip...... middle of paper...... sickness and she knows that "faith will heal the sick" (James 5:15). traveling through silent cornfields, crossing streams and braving a swamp, she makes the journey with her eyes firmly closed because, as it is said in Scripture, “we walk by faith and not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7). to carry the image of a gentle demigod, that of Phoenix, Sin allows readers to identify with a worried grandmother who does everything in her power to heal her sick grandson. But I'm sure most will agree with me that "all things have fervent love for one another because love will cover fervent love." multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8).