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An Analysis Of Sarah Orne Jewett's A White Heron

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Sarah Orne Jewett took on the values of life by the written adventure of a little girl courageously finding her way through trees; Sylvia. In “A White Heron” the point of view of the story helps the reader feel and see Sylvia’s senses while she endures the challenging journey of climbing the trees for the discovery of the heron’s nest. Because childhood is about the exploration and the development of becoming a brighter, and a more mature individual; Jewett expresses this process of the relatable upbringing to evoke from the readers. Throughout the journey of tree scaling, Sylvia develops an individuality and a sense of identity. From innocent climbing to a rich reward for her morally challenged efforts, she changes along the obstacles and
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