Jim Burden's Development in My Antonia

Throughout My Antonia, Willa Cather uses nature as a tool through which she can better connect the audience to the inner meanings of her writings. The setting and background are constantly being emphasized, as Cather believed it to be a vital part of the Midwest lifestyle. Two particular scenes seem to stand out because of their placement in the novel and due to what they represent. One of them is at the beginning of the …

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