Neighbour Rosicky
by Willa Cather

Neighbour Rosicky: Personification 1 key example

Definition of Personification

Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the sentence, "The rain poured down on the wedding guests, indifferent... read full definition
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the sentence, "The rain poured down... read full definition
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the... read full definition
Part 4 
Explanation and Analysis—Nature is Alive:

Two moments of personification of nature are written beside each other in the story. The first is Rosicky’s reflection of his property at night:

That kitchen with the shining windows was dear to him; but the sleeping fields and bright stars and the noble darkness were dearer still.