Foreshadowing and The Worn Path

~ The beginning of the story "Worn Path" starts with a good description of the time of year that it takes place as well as the surroundings of the main character Phoenix. It takes place in the winter, and knowing this helps to realize that her journey into town could be quite treacherous. the author also states about Phoenix traveling through some woods where its a bit isolated. Being in the woods could become very dangerous with her ailing age and the many wild animals. The author also states Phoenix is traveling with a cane, tapping it everywhere. It says that "she walked slowly in the dark pine shadows moving a little from side to side in her steps wit the balances heaviness and lightness of a pendulum in a grand father clock." The fact that she is very old and very unsteady on her feet and being in the dark pine shadows will make her trip more difficult. She seems to really care and love her grandson to take on such a challenging journey.The very first paragraph gives some good imagery and good foreshadowing of what is to come.