Pheonix Jackson is a loving, courageous, and dedicated grandmother. She is old and tired but that does not stop her from providing and taking care of her grandson. Her grandson is the only family she has and her appears to be her world. She goes through many obstacles for him along the way. Pheonix shows her love, courage, and dedication for him throughout the story. She shows her love for her grandson by making a difficult long journey into town to get medicine for him. She does not let age or her health stand in the way of providing for him while he is sick. She puts his needs before her own health due to that love she has for him. On page 456 she says “Now comes the trial”, this shows that she is overcoming obstacles to get to her destination. If she did not have love for him she would let her old age get in the way of helping her grandson. Pheonix Jackson shows her courage bye setting off on foot to walk through so many different trials. She never knows what or who she will encounter along her journey. She faces wild animals, different elements of nature and even the possibility of death at mankind's hands. Pheonox states “Thorns, you do your appointed work. Never want to let folks pass, no sir. Old eyes thought you was a pretty little green bush”, she could have turned around after …show more content…
She has no none else but her grandson left to love and care for. Very few people would put themselves at he hand of “charity” in order to provide for their family members. She puts her pride to the side and accepts “charity” medicine. Most people do not want to be embarrassed, sometimes you have to accept things for free, especially when they are poor. Her actions show her dedication to him regardless of what people may think or say about her. On page 468 the lady at the front desk says “ A charity case I suppose”, these words could destroy a individuals self esteem and hurt their pride. She does not let this hurt her or stand in her