Symbolism A Worn Path by Eudora Welty has been praised by readers since it was published for its simplicity and its depth Welty uses quite a tremendous amount of symbolism throughout the story which allows the reader to connect with the protagonist Phoenix Jackson the events that unfold and the journeys surroundings that take place in the story The scenery that Welty wrote about is bursting with symbolism This symbolism gives us insight into Phoenixs character the poverty that she lives in and