The Courage of a Young Girl

            I need courage in life. This amazing short story, A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett really provides me with courage and motivation to go on in this life. For me, it is a simple but perfect story about women spirit.

I admired Sylvia for her courage towards protecting nature. I admired her for winning her battle of inner conflict between nature and man’s love. I respected her decision for rejecting materials rather than scarifying the innocent heron.

 I found myself almost constantly relating to young Sylvia as I was in my childhood as I was born and raised in a small village. Sylvia’s spirit, care-free attitude and apparent lack of anything stressful really takes me back to a place that I wish I could stay forever.

Sylvia proved to be much more intelligent and mature than the average nine year old girl. She was indeed satisfied with her decision. Sylvia chooses to preserve the forest's inhabitants over possibly having her amorous emotions returned. In Sylvia’s choosing the heron over the masculine psyche is indeed a proof of remain loyal to nature is really worth it.

                As a teacher, we must encourage our students to love nature, be brave and strong. Encourage them to protect our nature for next generations to live in better world.