In "A White Heron", the author highlights the theme of speciesism by contrasting Sylvia's and the hunter's views in animals. The hunter sees the white heron as a rare species to kill. His views are that this bird is a prize. In contrast, Sylvia sees the bird as a living being deserving of protection, care and love. For example, the narrator says, "I would give ten dollars to anybody who would show it to me and I mean to spend my whole vacation hunting for it if need be" (Jewett 11). This quote shows the hunter's view on animals by displaying his strong desire to hunt the bird and going to…