several purposes Willa Cather has in her short story‚ "A Wagner Matinee." The two main purposes of this story are to entertain the reader and to reveal a theme. Before discussing theses purposes‚ back ground on Cather will be given so as to gain as better understanding and appreciation for her writing. Willa Sibert Cather was born December 7th‚ 1873 on a small farm in Back Creek Valley near Winchester‚ Virginia. Her mother and father‚ Mary and Charles Cather‚ had seven children‚ Willa being the oldest
Premium Willa Cather
Georgiana in the story “A Wagner Matinee” by Willa Cather revolves around the pigeonholed story line. I view Aunt Georgiana as a dynamic‚ relatable‚ and fragile character that undergoes major memories that give her a wake to reality. Throughout the story‚ Aunt Georgiana reveals herself as a frail old woman that pays no interest to her main task. Her nephew‚ Clark‚ tries to find her in the coach but she was slow moving and resulted to her being “last of the passengers to alight” (Cather‚ 540). Her sluggish
Premium Fiction Character Narrative
“A Journey through Life” Life is all about choices. Even the simplest choice could turn a situation around and further affect the future of an individual forever. I found Willa Cather’s short story “A Wagner Matinee” very interesting. It deals with different levels of choices‚ some which might affect the character’s life slightly‚ while other choices may affect their entire lifetime. The way the story is written makes the reader think a lot
Premium English-language films Fiction Psychology
A Wagner Matinee Willa Cather Within a lifetime there are many decisions you have to make. In my lifetime there have not been many big decisions but I have always been reminded that choices you make now will affect you forever. My family has always taught me that you may have only one chance to make the right choice‚ so choose wisely. Most of the time my father will tell me that I have to make my choice by what my heart tells me and what
Premium Family Marriage Willa Cather
In her great works‚ O Pioneers! and My Ántonia‚ Willa Cather tells the story of the immigrant pioneer in America. “Willa Cather was born in 1873 in Virginia. When she was a child‚ her family moved to Nebraska . . . novels as My Ántonia‚ O Pioneers! . . . are derived from immigrant experiences on the nineteenth-century Nebraska prairie.” (Hooper‚ 2009) According to Hooper’s essay‚ Cather’s upbringing as an outsider on the prairie inspired her to write about immigrants. She herself felt like an
Premium Willa Cather
In 1896‚ Cather moved to Pittsburgh after being hired to write for the Home Monthly‚[8] a women’s magazine patterned after the successful Ladies Home Journal.[9] A year later‚ she became a telegraph editor and drama critic for the Pittsburgh Leader and frequently contributed poetry and short fiction to The Library‚ another local publication. In Pittsburgh‚ she taught Latin‚ algebra‚ and English composition[10] at Central High School for one year. She next taught English and Latin at Allegheny High
Premium Willa Cather
In the short stories‚ "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin and "A Wagner Matinee" by Willa Cather a similar theme is portrayed about women’s role. Both stories include the main female role giving up something of great significance in her life. For instance‚ in "The Story of an Hour"‚ Mrs. Mallard gives up her freedom when marrying her husband. In the same manner‚ in "A Wagner Matinee"‚ Aunt Georgiana gave up her passion and love for music by eloping and moving to Nebraska. Here she would spend
Premium Marriage Family Woman
Vicki Glenn ENG 232 Mr. O September 26‚ 2011 “A Wagner Matinee” It has been said that‚ "Sacrificing your happiness for the happiness of the one you love is by far‚ the truest type of love.” However‚ walking away from everything that makes you happy in life‚ in order for another to be happy should not be required of love. Relationships should be built on mutual respect and consideration for one another. Although compromise in a relationship is a necessary component for its success‚ denying the core
Premium Willa Cather
something complete and great” (Norris). Willa Cather’s headstone has this quote etched into it. Some believe that by this definition of happiness‚ that the author received a great deal of it. She is known for being an amazing writer that has influenced many creations after her time. Cather’s early life‚ college life‚ influences in her writing‚ and her accomplishments and awards are all a part of what made her an amazing writer. Part of what made Willa Cather acquire happiness was the experiences
Premium
Zach Meyer 3/9/2018 Lora Devereaux Composition II Willa Cather Willa Cather‚ was an American author‚ whose fame was achieved fame through her writings about pioneer life on the Great Plains. Cather grew up in Virginia and Nebraska as a kid‚ and then moved to Pennsylvania and ultimately New York as an adult pursuing her career. She was renowned as “clever” and “skillful”‚ especially in the writings of her short stories. She was praised by many for her works‚ including the New York Times‚ who praised
Premium Willa Cather Short story English-language films