The Yearling | Themes
The Yearling is a touching, suspenseful, and realistic story about a boy caught between love for his pet and responsibility to his family. The novel follows a year in the life of this playful and sensitive boy — a year filled with adventure and danger, loss and loneliness. The boy's experiences of sorrow, bitterness, and courage speak of what it means to grow up in a harsh environment.
The Yearling's treatment of a boy's maturation might be seen as stereotypical. As the book opens, Jody is relaxed and carefree, at one with nature and confident that owning a pet...
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