"She walked on"
This short phrase seems to sum up the theme. Phoenix's persistence in walking the path reveals the theme of determinism and dedication. The grandson may even be dead, but she still walks the path for his sake. It was also discussed in class the theme of racism in the south. Phoenix represents a southern black women, and the white hunter represents the deliverer of racial prejudice. The worn path suggests reccurance, so perhaps the author is noting the reoccurring racism in the south. A black women will always be stopped on her journey by a white man may be a statement of prejudice. Then again, I may be looking to deeply into the story.
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