In her short story “A White Heron,” Sarah Orne Jewett demonstrates the power and beauty of loyalty in an ever-shifting and changing world. Through Sylvia, who’s a young girl, Jewett shows that, even though loyalty may falter, it can return with renewed strength.
The Hunter
One June day in the beautiful New England countryside, Sylvia journeys home, guiding Mistress Moolly (a cow). She’s spent a lot of time searching for the cow, and night quickly approaches as they head into the woods.On the way home, the cow stops at the brook along the road to get a drink. Sylvia herself steps into the brook to cool her bare feet, while reminiscing of times past.
