A Worn Path

   As soon as I began reading A Worn Path by Eudora Welty I noticed the abundant amount of similes that were used. Towards the beginning, Phoenix Jackson was tapping a cane on the earth and it "seemed meditative like the chirping of a solitary little bird" (223).  The use of this simile allows me to imagine what the tapping of her cane actually sounded like.  Welty uses similes and metaphors throughout the story which adds to the great imagery.  I was able to connect more with what was going on when I could imagine something happening given another example.  The use of these similes makes the story more interesting because it allows the reader to picture what is going on in a more clear way.  When Phoenix continues on her journey the road ahead of her looks "as dark as a cave" (226).  Even though this simile is short, it gets straight to the point.  I can picture in my head a road that is so dark, I cannot even see my hand in front of my face.  I think the abundance of similes and metaphors is smart because it helps the reader really feel like he/she is in the story.