The white Herron is a very profound and layered story. It explores many themes ; animal welfare and gender roles etc. These themes are explained throughout the conflicts,the setting and plot itself. The story takes place during the industrial revolution a time where mankind’s greed and industry is destroying nature.to parallel this world view we see a young girl Sylvie and her aunt who live in the country. They love nature and embrace its beauty. The conflict of the story is man vs society because Sylvie and her aunt struggle to make ends meet. The women in this story lack stability in a…