The final scene shows the boy back on the hilltop, watching over the sheep with

The final scene shows the boy back on the hilltop, watching over the sheep with a focused and responsible expression. The sun is rising, symbolizing a new beginning. The village is peaceful, and the sheep are grazing safely. The boy no longer feels the need for excitement content in knowing he’s doing the right thing. The Shepherd Boy is 10-. A young boy with tousled brown hair, bright eyes, and a youthful face. He wears simple, rugged clothes typical of a shepherd—loose tunic, shorts or trousers, and sandals. He carries a shepherd's staff, which he leans on when watching over the sheep.