In chapter 1 of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Annie describes Tinder Creek and the animals of Tinder Creek. On one part of the creek, there is a bank with a forest. On the other part of the creek, there is a field adjacent to “the steers' pasture ". The creek surrounds three sides of Annie's home. Furthermore, Annie compares creeks to the “world” and mountains to a residence. Why does Annie consider mountains as a dwelling but does not consider creeks as a dwelling? Homes are generally considered as a place that stays the same in the midst of several changes in an individual’s life. Therefore, maybe mountains are a residence, since they do not change or move. However, creeks are always moving and change constantly.
