THE USE OF SYMBOLISM IN EUDORA WELTY’S “ A WORN PATH”
Keywords:
legendary bird, symbolism, female protagonist, metaphor in literature, symbolic journey, representation of womenAbstract
In the first half of the 20th century, many writers employed symbolic representation of their characters to convey complex ideas. This article provides a brief overview of symbolism as a literary device and analyzes how the renowned Mississippi author Eudora Welty employs this technique in her short story "A Worn Path." The reveals focuses on the key symbolic elements within the story and examines their artistic and thematic significance in depth.
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