Watch the full episode to see Heidi's first major responsibility in the mountains: Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974) (Eng Subs) 04 [1080p] Radical Moose YouTube• Sep 28, 2016
: After the storm passes, Heidi finds a baby bird that has fallen from its nest and been seemingly abandoned. She names the bird Pichi and decides to take it under her care. Alps no Shoujo Heidi Episode 4
: While Heidi is out at the high pastures with Peter, a sudden and harsh mountain storm surprises them. This scene emphasizes that the mountain, though beautiful, is a multifaceted character that can change from "cozy" to "harsh" instantly. Watch the full episode to see Heidi's first
: Heidi is initially protective and paranoid about Pichi, even hitting the grandfather's dog, Joseph , because she mistakenly believes he wants to eat the bird. She eventually realizes Joseph was actually protecting the bird when he lunges to save it from trouble. This scene emphasizes that the mountain, though beautiful,
: Heidi becomes so devoted to nursing Pichi back to health that she refuses to go to the pastures with Peter the next day, sparking feelings of jealousy in him. Thematic Analysis
: The Grandfather (Alm-Uncle) observes with quiet pleasure that Heidi is successfully adapting to the "hard life" of the mountains.
: The storm serves as a lesson for Heidi (and the audience) that the animals instinctively know how to handle the mountain's temperamental nature, a skill she is beginning to learn.