A Worn Path by Eudora Welty

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A Worn Path by Eudora Welty
A story to introduce the course

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Introducing the Course: "A Worn Path"

by Eudora Welty

Learning Goals

Students will demonstrate their understanding of:

· how authors develop themes;

· the three levels of meaning;

· how to analyze a story;

· how to read closely and annotate

· how context impacts the meaning of a story;

· how authors use symbols and motifs to create meaning;

· the hero’s journey archetype.

Vocabulary:

Meditative

Furrow

Lolling

Cur

Solemn

Lye

Obstinate

Related Files

"A Worn Path" Text (PDF 33 KB)
Here is the text of Eudora Welty's story.

Determining Level Questions (PDF 6 KB)
This handout helps you understand the three levels of meaning.

Analyzing A Worn Path by Eudora Welty (PDF 12 KB)
These questions should guide you through the story and help you analyze how authors develop themes.

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