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…showed last 75 words of 506 total…grandson when she forgot. How Phoenix Jackson handles the seemingly minor trials encountered on her journey to town define her character. In the beginning of the story, the whole not knowing of her destination added suspense. At the end of the story, it was her physical and mental condition that put my mind in doubt. Welty illustrates great depth of character and keeps the short story interesting by adding a touch of tension thru ought.