Love And Animal Welfare: Its Many Forms In "A White Heron"

The story of “A White Heron” portrays two different forms of love and how each differs in consideration towards animal welfare. The different ways love can be expressed is depicted by the two characters Sylvia and the ornithologist. Sylvia’s love for animals takes into account the well-being of the individual animal, whereas the ornithologist’s love for animals does not. Sylvia is described as willing to “[scant] herself of her own meals” (Jewett 9) by Mrs. Tilley. Sylvia cares so much about the well-being of every individual animal that she is willing to make personal sacrifices to ensure…