Once she has her goal, she is ready to work tirelessly towards getting the best for her grandson. Her commitment towards teaching her grandson about things he does not see while in the woods and getting medicine for him give Phoenix a reason to keep pushing forward and to ensure that she stays alive. Through Phoenix, her name, and her sense of purpose, Eudora Welty is presenting the idea that working towards goals give people a reason to keep going, even if that reason is for somebody
Once she has her goal, she is ready to work tirelessly towards getting the best for her grandson. Her commitment towards teaching her grandson about things he does not see while in the woods and getting medicine for him give Phoenix a reason to keep pushing forward and to ensure that she stays alive. Through Phoenix, her name, and her sense of purpose, Eudora Welty is presenting the idea that working towards goals give people a reason to keep going, even if that reason is for somebody