A Worn Path And Everyday Use: Character Analysis

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One of the ways, characters are disclosed in fiction is by the thoughts and words of other characters. By examining the speech of these fictional individuals, one is able to gather a clear understanding of another character. This also is a wonderful way to compare and contrast characters. Two perfect examples of this are Phoenix in A Worn Path and Dee in Everyday Use. Throughout both stories it becomes apparent, the feelings towards both of these individuals. In the end, sometimes characters are more similar than one can ever realize until they are placed next to each other. From the start of each story, there were obviously conflicted feelings about both characters. In A Worn Path, Phoenix was loved, pitied, and burdensome. As she attempted

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