Question

What is Sylvia's internal conflict as the story progresses, and why do you think she makes the choice that she does? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
From “A White Heron”

Answer 1

Sylvia's internal conflict is whether to tell the hunter where he can find the white heron, even when she would get a lot of money for such information.

In my opinion, she makes the choice not to tell the hunter about the bird because ever since she moves to the country, she learns to love nature and wildlife. When she climbs the tree and sees the heron, she feels as free as the bird, and she is able to see the world from the heron's view. She feels identified with the animal, which is unrestrained and independent. As a consequence, she realizes that she does not want to take part in its death.