7) Early 20th Century Novel Flashcards
1
Q
What is Willa Cather famous for?
A
famous for her Great Plains frontier novels based on her childhood and youth
2
Q
Willa Cather
A
O Pioneers!, My Ántonia
3
Q
When was My Ántonia published?
A
in 1918
4
Q
What is the setting of My Ántonia?
A
late 19th, early 20th century in the Nebraska prairie
5
Q
What is the name of the main character in My Ántonia?
A
Jim Burden
6
Q
Who is Ántonia Shimerda?
A
a young immigrant woman, friend of Jim Burden
7
Q
How does My Ántonia end?
A
Jim returns to Nebraska for a visit many years later, he is reunited with Ántonia and reflects on the passage of time and the enduring bond they share, their friendship remains unchanged
8
Q
Name some themes of My Ántonia
A
exploration of the American frontier, the immigrant experience, the power of friendship and human connection
