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English | Graded Assignment | Honors Project 3: "A White Heron" and “The Open Boat” Name: Mo nique Sanchez Graded Assignment Honors Project 3: Time Line You will complete this project over the course of eight school days. Use this time line to help pace your work. Task Start Complete Read “The Open Boat” and “The White Heron.” Unit 8: Lesson 1: Realism, Regionalism, and Naturalism Complete online lesson and take notes. Complete the Honors Project 3 Graded Assignment on “The Open Boat” and “The White Heron.” Unit 8: Lesson 8: Discuss: The Many Voices of American Literature Honors Project 3: "A White Heron" and “The Open Boat” Read the stories, and complete the online lesson. Then answer these questions, using examples from the stories to support your answers. Turn this assignment in to your teacher by the due date for full credit. Total score: ____ of 100 points (Score for Question 1: ___ of 30 points) 1. Why is Sylvia so torn about whether the help the hunter? What does she decide to do? How is the entire episode depicted by Jewett in this story shown to be a rite of passage for Sylvia? Answer: In the story, "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett, Sylvia is torn about whether to help the hunter because she feels a strong connection to nature and the white heron. On one hand, she wants to help the hunter because she is poor and the ten dollars he offers could greatly benefit her and her grandmother. On the other hand, she also feels a sense of loyalty and admiration for the white heron, and helping the hunter would mean betraying the bird and her own love for nature. After much contemplation, Sylvia decides not to help the hunter. She climbs the tall pine tree with him in hopes of finding the white heron's nest, but once she is up there and sees the heron, she realizes that she cannot betray her love for nature. She chooses to keep the location of the heron's nest a secret and does not reveal it to the hunter. The entire episode depicted by Jewett in this story is shown to be a rite of passage for Sylvia. It is a turning point in her life where she is faced with a difficult decision that tests her values and forces her to make a choice between material gain and her love for nature. By choosing not to help the hunter and protecting the white heron, Sylvia demonstrates her growth and maturity. She values the beauty and sanctity of nature over material wealth, showing that she has learned an important lesson and has transitioned into a more mature understanding of her place in the world. (Score for Question 2: ___ of 20 points) 2. What qualities does Sarah Orne Jewett attribute to rural New England and its people in "A White Heron"? Do you think readers who hailed from this part of the country when the story was published in 1886 would have appreciated or agreed with Jewett's depiction of themselves and their region? Why or why not? Use examples from the story in support of your response. © Stride, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. No reproduction without written consent of Stride, Inc. Page 1 of 4

English | Graded Assignment | Honors Project 3: "A White Heron" and “The Open Boat” Answer: In "A White Heron," Sarah Orne Jewett attributes several qualities to rural New England and its people. 1. Deep connection to nature: Jewett portrays rural New England as a place where people have a strong bond with the natural world. For example, Sylvia's love for the woods and her intimate knowledge of the animals and plants around her exemplify this connection. 2. Simplicity and purity of rural life: Jewett highlights the simplicity and purity of rural life in New England. Sylvia's life is uncomplicated, focused on basic needs and the wonders of nature. This is seen in her joy at simple pleasures like climbing trees and observing wildlife. 3. Self-sufficiency and resilience: The people of rural New England are portrayed as self-sufficient and resilient. Sylvia's ability to navigate the woods and her independence reflect this self-sufficiency. Her decision not to betray her love for nature and protect the white heron showcases her resilience and moral strength. 4. Moral values and ethical dilemmas: Jewett explores moral values and ethical dilemmas within the rural New England context. Sylvia's internal conflict about whether to help the hunter or protect the white heron represents the struggle between material gain and loyalty to nature. This suggests that the people of rural New England value integrity, conservation, and the preservation of natural beauty. Readers who hailed from rural New England when the story was published in 1886 would likely have appreciated and agreed with Jewett's depiction of themselves and their region. The portrayal of a deep connection to nature, simplicity of rural life, self-sufficiency, and moral values would have resonated with their own experiences and cultural values. They may have found familiarity and pride in seeing their way of life reflected in Jewett's depiction of rural New England. The story celebrates the natural beauty and moral compass of rural New England, which would have been embraced and valued by readers from the region. (Score for Question 3: ___ of 20 points) 3. Consider Stephen Crane’s story “The Open Boat.” Describe and explain the feelings that the men in the boat have toward nature, fate, and their fellow human beings as they are able to make their way close to land but are unable to reach it and the safety it offers. Cite specific examples and details from the text in your response. Answer: In Stephen Crane's story "The Open Boat," the men in the boat experience a range of feelings towards nature, fate, and their fellow human beings as they struggle to reach safety. 1. Feelings towards nature: Initially, the men feel a sense of awe and insignificance in the face of nature's power. They view nature as indifferent and hostile, as seen in their description of the waves as "insidious," "vengeful," and "sardonic." However, as they spend more time in the boat, their feelings towards nature evolve. They begin to appreciate its beauty and find solace in its vastness, with one character describing it as "kind" and "companionable." © Stride, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. No reproduction without written consent of Stride, Inc. Page 2 of 4

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