Supa 102 My Antonia Discussion Questions 1. Make connections from the book to show how the immigrants who came to America in the late 1800’s tried to keep some of their "homeland" traditions alive in their new environment. Describe‚ at least 3 different examples of this. One way how the immigrants who came to America tried to keep their "homeland" traditions is when Jim and Antonia wanted to go see the new Russian’s who had lived in their town
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My Antonia shows us that it takes time to really uncover everyones true person‚ and that a book’s cover rarely does the writing any justice. I also found that the Lone Plough represents a mistake that many of us often find ourselves making. But for myself‚ the biggest learning curve from this book would be that life can at times pass by slowly and seem boring and mundane‚ but before one knows it life changes‚ and one is left wondering‚ how the heck did I get here? Jim Burden’s life changes
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For example‚ Lena‚ a friend of Antonia‚ would have a different relationship with Antonia than her brother Ambrosch would. Both Lena and Ambrosch have a different relationship with Antonia than her childhood friend Jim whom she grew up with. Willa Cather included book three in her novel My Antonia because Antonia played such an important role in Jim’s childhood‚ and because book three shows us who Jim has become so we can better understand his relationship with Antonia. The people we spend a lot of
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My Antonia is a story about both coming of age. While coming of age seems to be the only main topic in this story‚ this book dabbles in other topics such as dedication and how much one person can mean to one. Jim grows up‚ during the course of the book. Antonia‚ a dear friend to Jim throughout his life‚ is who this book is dedicated to. Jim‚ who moved to Nebraska when he was ten‚ to live with his grandparents.He meets Antonia‚ and becomes quick friends‚ as she is the closest to his age. Both spend
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December 7‚ 1873 she spent the first nine years of her life in Back Creek‚ Virginia‚ before moving with her family to Catherton‚ Nebraska in April of 1883. In 1885 the family moved in Red Cloud‚ the town that has become synonymous with Cather’s name. My Antonia is 1st person. I can say this because‚ Jim Burden tells the story and the events that happen. All languages change over time and vary according to place and social setting. The way we speak is influenced by many factors the roots of our elders
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The novel My Ántonia is the story of a Bohemian girl‚ named Antonia Shimerda‚ who immigrates to America with her family in the early 1900s. The story is told through the memory of the narrator’s childhood friend‚ Jim Burden. Jim has just recently been orphaned and makes the move from Virginia to Nebraska to live with his grandparents. On his second day in Nebraska‚ he and his grandmother pay a visit to Antonia and her family. During their visit Mrs. Shimerda asks Jim to teach Antonia English and
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Antonia Novello The first woman and the first Latina to become the Surgeon General of the United States (1990-1993)‚ was named Antonia Novello. Born and raised in Puerto Rico and a former pediatrician Antonia focused on the health of children and minorities. Antonia Novello was born on August 23‚ 1944 in Fajardo‚ Puerto Rico‚ a town 32 miles southeast of San Juan. Novello came from a poor family. Her parents divorced‚ and her father later died while she was about 5 yrs old. Novello was
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While reading the novel‚ ’My Antonia’‚ one can very quickly notice that author‚ Willa Cather has much admiration for the character‚ Antonia. Throughout ’My Antonia’‚ readers can conclude that Antonia is a very optimistic and inteligent girl who grows into an independent young woman. Due to such characteristics‚ many people could very easily find themselves admiring Antonia. Antonia Shimerda was born into poverty and grew up dealing with very tragic and stressful circumstances that would take a toll
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Willa Cather’s My Ántonia narrates childhood stories from the perspective of Jim Burden‚ and focuses on his relationship with his close childhood friend Ántonia. Both of the characters move to Nebraska at the same time‚ and influence each other’s lives greatly. Jim Burden grows up to have a deep connection and longing for his past and repeatedly renews the relationships between close friends and hometown. My Ántonia shows the stages of life for a character around the 1900s‚ starting at 10 years
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My Antonia by Willa Cather Author: Willa Sibert Cather‚ Nebraska’s most noted author was born in Virginia. At the age of ten she moved with her family to Webster County‚ Nebraska. Many of Cather’s acquaintances and Red Cloud area scenes can be recognized in her writings. Cather wrote poetry‚ short stories‚ essays and novels‚ winning many awards. In 1920 she won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel One of Ours‚ about a Nebraska farm boy who went off to World War I. Willa Cather’s reputation
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