Question

Why might the author of "The White Heron" have chosen to set the story in the country?

She wanted to explore ideas of love and loss in cities.

She was a botanist and wanted to make use of her knowledge of plants.

She had never been to a city before and did not want to attempt to describe one.

She wanted to explore a return to a nature theme.

Answer 1

She wanted to explore a return to a nature theme.

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Answer 2

She wanted to explore a return to a nature theme.

This story explores the decisions that one has to make when surrounded by nature, especially things that are rare and sometimes sought after. Being rooted in the country instead of a big city brings the theme closer back to a natural theme where animals are important.