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  • Essay / Point of View In White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett

    Point of view is central to how the reader experiences and understands every choice an author makes in a story. In Sarah Orne Jewett's White Heron, the third-person point of view centered on Sylvia allows the reader to deeply observe the young girl in a state of nature, following a leisurely narrative to carefully depict the vast setting in which the character lives. The choice of Jewett's point of view is essential for the reader to interpret the narrative due to Sylvia's vulnerability and ignorance due to her age, serving as a guide in understanding the shifts in perspective that occur throughout. along the main character's story. not fully conscious.The first critical point that the third-person point of view makes clear is the relationship that Sylvia has with the hunter. The association that Sylvia has with the character of the hunter develops quite drastically, from the first meeting which is a surprising encounter, to the very end which is also quite intimidating for the girl. It's the moment in the middle of their relationships...