The story “A White Heron” by Sarah Orne Jewett explores the subject of the way domestic animals and people interact, but it primarily focuses on the main character, Sylvia, and her connection with nature and animals, particularly with a White Heron. The story characterizes the relationship between domesticated animals and humans by showing at the beginning of the story the relationship between Sylvia and the cow, how she takes care of it, spends time with her and gives her the best assistance as Mrs. Tilley said: “and was only thankful as she waited that she had Sylvia, nowadays, to give…