“A Worn Path” is a short story written by Eudora Welty. It is based on the story of an elderly African-American grandmother named Phoenix Jackson, who walks into the town of Natchez on a cold December morning to get medicine for her sick grandson. This story is about the obstacles Phoenix endured along her path and how she overcame them. The theme, the central idea or message that the author wishes to convey to his readers, in “A Worn Path” is one of determination. Phoenix Jackson is determined to go to Natchez to get medicine for her grandson; she doesn't let any obstacle get in her way. The theme of determination is shown in several ways throughout this short story. An example of the theme of determination in this short story is all of the obstacles Phoenix Jackson faces. Because Phoenix is ​​so determined to get medicine for her grandson, she overcomes all obstacles with spirit. The following quote describes many of the obstacles Phoenix encounters on his path: The path led up a hill. It feels like there are chains around my feet...a bush caught it ...