Category: A White Heron

Introduction to Archetypes and Myths Before one can define archetypal criticism, one must define what an archetype is. An archetype, in literature, is a predictable action, character, or a circumstance that displays patterns in human nature that are universal and can be compared to other behavior patterns. A universal symbol, another term for an archetype,…

The Ministers Black Veil: Without a doubt, the most important symbol in this story is the Black Veil. To all the people of the town, Hoopers veil is a sign that he is trying to hide away from a sin that he has committed. Yet Hooper makes it known that he intends the veil to…

Susan Griffins 1973 book Woman and Nature, brings together the societal view of patriarchy with collective voices of women. Griffin examines relationships between humans and nature, between men and women, and between patriarchy and the other, as used in the book, which signifies the voice woman in a time period that often rejects the views…

The issue of social and economic discrimination of women or the unequal treatment between men and women, was one of the issues remained in America after the Civil War. Women were expected to be caring and obedient and they were viewed as weak and submissive, which is coined by the term Angel in the House.They…

In the reading, White Heron, Jennet brings to our attention the story of Sylvie, a shy former city girl who enjoys nature and is keen on protecting the environment. Jennets story expresses the internal conflict Sylvie faces; she is torn between pleasing her grandmother and the young hunter and saving the life of the bird.…