The ideal relationship is characterized in the short story “A white heron” by Sarah Orne Jewett through the personality of Sylvia who is very respectful, understanding and responsible to the care, needs and well being of the domesticated animals, in particular the cow. Sylvia feels responsible enough to attend to the well being of the cow by feeding, milking and pasturing the cow. In addition, Sylvia's empathy allows her to understand the cow on a deep level. For example, Sylvia feels that the cow is tired by observing the cow’s behavior and being patient without using force as stated in the…