The ambiguity in “A Worn Path” has a significant impact on the presentation of the story. The story does not know the purpose of the journey until the end, when Phoenix herself remembers it. This ambiguity of purpose impacts atmosphere and believability and creates a more direct experience of Phoenix's journey. If the purpose of the trip was clear from the beginning, the story would look different or need adjustments in writing. Ambiguity affects the way in which information is interpreted, the choice of narration and the expressive result of the work. Many details are given throughout Phoenix's journey without any relevance to his destination. Every detail stands out because it is unknown why Phoenix is ​​on the road. This can lead to premature conclusions about Phoenix's goal. For example, she is afraid that her dress will tear, she needs to pass under a barbed wire fence, and after the fence she sees “Large dead trees, like one-armed black men, stood among the purple stems of withered flowers.” cotton field” (1286). These details could lead to speculation that Phoenix is ​​in the antebellum South and is trying to return to the plantation in a hasty and underhanded manner. A torn dress might reveal her nocturnal activities, and the fence might surround the plantation itself. The image of one-armed black men standing in cotton fields harks back to the antebellum South because of the association of cotton fields with slavery and the potential of amputation as a kind of punishment. It's not immediately known whether these images are related to Phoenix's past, present, or neither. The story came out in 1941, so if he is in his 90s and the story is set in 1941, he could reasonably have memories of slavery. However, the fact that when he meets a white man is not a matter... middle of paper... that his forgetfulness caused his death, either with the lye accident itself or afterwards. This is ambiguous, which emphasizes Phoenix's language and personality instead of plot. The effect of her descriptions of him has more impact on understanding Phoenix and his relationship to the world than on the plot and conclusion. The ambiguity in “A Worn Path” affects the story in several ways. Change the way details are addressed, discarding expectations. It helps the story become more engaging. It shifts the emphasis of the story from the plot to the journey itself, Phoenix's personality, and the setting. It probably influenced decisions regarding the narrator. He stresses Phoenix's status and questions his nephew's status. Ultimately, the ambiguity of “A Worn Path” affects how it is read, the expressive impact of the story and its technical aspects..