A. Discuss the point of view. Cite passages from the story to support your answer.
B. Could it have been written in first person? Why or why not?
A White Heron is written from the third-person omniscient point of view. This type of narration allows the reader to get into the heads of multiple characters.
Example: A little girl was driving home her cow, a plodding, dilatory, provoking creature in her behavior, but a valued companion for all that. They were going away from whatever light there was, and striking deep into the woods, but their feet were familiar with the path, and it was no matter whether their eyes could see it or not.
A first person narration could have been used, but it would only have allowed us one character's thoughts.
A White Heron
