The White Heron
While the hunter represents human companionship, the white heron represents the companionship of the natural world. And to this end, the fluctuations we see in Sylvia's perspective on the heron rep...
The Gun
Okay, let's just be frank: The gun is a phallic symbol. Glad we got that out of the way, because we're blushing like crazy over here.Although the story never directly touches on sexuality, it hangs...
The Oak and Pines Trees
While "A White Heron" is written in a mostly realistic fashion, it takes a sharp turn for the magical when Sylvia starts climbing the tall oak tree, which she uses to help her reach the top of the...