Phoenix Jackson in "A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty has been compared to the mythological phoenix due to his bird-like qualities, and Phoenix has also been noted to possess many of the same characteristics of Christ. But what has not been addressed is the fact that Eudora Welty did not leave the symbolism to Christ alone. Welty also included many biblical allusions. Phoenix Jackson is not only the symbol of the mythological bird rising from the ashes of his own death or simply a Christ figure comparable to the Son of God, but he is also a biblical hero who faces temptations and trials along his journey and escapes unscathed and constant in his faith. Because Welty's tale is so simple, readers are forced to find the most obvious symbolism and therefore must delve deeper into the text to find the most significant symbols. In the second paragraph, Phoenix's skin is described as having "a pattern all its own of innumerable branching wrinkles, as if an entire sapling stood in the middle of his forehead." An obvious example of the symbolism of Christ is that the tree is a symbol of life and knowledge gained through acceptance of Christ. Further analysis of the tree symbol might also conclude that, like Christ, trees provide shelter and protection while remaining patient and impassive and still harbor an appearance of imperialistic grace. Most would probably be content to continue the comparison between Christ and Phoenix, but one small, almost unnoticed action separates the two. "Her fingers slid down and along the ground beneath the money with the grace and care they would have in lifting an egg from under a sitting hen. Then she slowly straightened, stood up, and the nickel was in her apron pocket ..His lip... in the center of the card... an ailment and he knows that "faith will heal the sick" (James 5:15) Phoenix is ​​so confident in his faith that even during the journey the cornfields are silent , crossing streams and braving a swamp, makes the journey with his eyes tightly closed for, as Scripture says, “we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7 simple tale, “A Worn Path” is full of hidden symbols and allusions Realizing that Phoenix Jackson is a biblical character as well as a Christ figure, Phoenix takes on a more human image rather than carrying the image of a gentle demigod, that of Phoenix Sin allows readers to relate. with a worried grandmother who is doing everything in her power to heal her sick grandson. But I'm sure most will agree with me that "all things have a fervent love for one another because love will cover one thing." multitude of sins" (1 Peter 4:8).