Background
Roberts was a major Canadian writer of animal stories, a form that brought readers into the lives of wild creatures while reflecting on human influence. His natural descriptions draw on observation as well as imaginative sympathy.
Reading notes
- Notice which behaviors are observed rather than explained.
- Consider how the story balances animal agency with human intervention.
- Watch how the setting shapes the animal’s available choices.
Version note
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