Woman of Wisdom
...e under such a stressful situation, reveals true courage. She was not apprehensive when the gun was pointed at her. When the hunter asked if the gun scared her, she replied, “No, sir, I seen plenty go off closer by, in my day, and for less than what I done.” Phoenix’s journey to Natchez was for the sole purpose of getting medicine for her grandson. She was willing to risk her life for his, accept charity, and even steal which was normally against her nature. Phoenix did this to ensure her grandson the best quality of life. She had to find her way by memory, since she could not read. She encountered the impatience of the attendant and the nurse who are highly conscious that she is a charity case. After hearing Phoenix’s reason for her visit, the attendant felt sorry for her and gave her a nickel. Phoenix took out the nickel she had taken from the hunter and said: This is what come to me to do. I going to the store and buy my child a little windmill they sells, made out of paper. He going to find it hard to believe there such a thing in the world. I’ll march myself back where he waiting, holding it straight up in this hand. Love accounts for Phoenix’s journey. She appreciates God’s creations. Despite the difficulty of her trip, she obviously enjoyed her adventure. She talks to the animals, warning them to stay safely out of her way. Out of my way, all you foxes, owls, beetle, jack rabbits, coons, and wild animals!…Keep out from under these feet, little bob-w...