1. white heron
... the farm. The temptation in this story is the male stranger who just happens to be hunting for "birds" (a term for women) in the very same woods that Sylvia is walking in. She becomes aware of him when she hears his whistle, which symbolizes the taking away of innocence. He is referred to as the enemy, which gives the reader a glimpse ... charm she is tempted to comply. The death to self that Sylvia experienced started in the beginning of the story when death is foreseen by the implication of shadows and walking towards the west. Her death to self starts when the enemy begins to show he...
- Word Count: 1287
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School