A Worn Path Important Characters

Phoenix Jackson - protagonist and old African American woman. She goes to get medicine for the grandson with whom she lives despite the fact that she has trouble seeing, walking, and remembering things.

Young man - a white hunter who finds Phoenix in a ditch and lifts her out

Nurse - woman who recognizes Phoenix at the clinic and gives her the medicine that her grandson needs

Attendant - woman who offers Phoenix some coins as charity due to the holiday season