Question

In “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty, Phoenix takes the nickel that has fallen from the hunter’s pocket but chastises herself for doing so. What does this tell you about her character?
She is needy and confused.


She is poor and lacks gratitude.


She is ruthless and dishonest.


She has a conscience.

Answer 1

I would say that the answer is that She has a conscience.