A White Heron Questions on Rural Maine
A White Heron
Realism and Local Color in Jewett's "A White Heron"
Jewett's "A White Heron" exemplifies Realism through its detailed, true-to-life depiction of rural life and the natural environment. Local color is evident in the story's specific regional details,...
A White Heron
In "A White Heron," where is Sylvia from and what are her feelings towards her new home?
Sylvia is originally from a large manufacturing town where she felt unsafe and alienated. At age eight, she moved to her grandmother Mrs. Tilley's farm in rural Maine. Sylvia has grown to love her...