# The Cycle of Seasons in Green Forest Stories

> Theme guide for Green Forest Stories by Thornton W. Burgess.

Autumn is portrayed as a time of beauty and plenty that is tragically turned into a 'sad time' by hunting season, contrasting nature's intended harmony with the annual disruption caused by human activity.

## Where it surfaces

- [Lightfoot’s New Antlers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/ii-lightfoot-s-new-antlers): The chapter highlights the seasonal renewal of antlers, with Lightfoot's old ones dropping in spring and new ones growing over the summer.
- [III: Lightfoot Tells How His Antlers Grew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/iii-lightfoot-tells-how-his-antlers-grew): The chapter highlights the seasonal cycle of antler shedding and regrowth, from winter to spring and summer.
- [Blacky Does a Little Looking About](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/xv-blacky-does-a-little-looking-about): The chapter focuses on preparations for winter, highlighting the seasonal cycle and its impact on wildlife.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/themes/the_cycle_of_seasons
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/themes