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shape the way a human character will develop. It is believed that there is no escaping this realism‚ and each situation one experiences is what will establish the route of life that they will partake. A short story called “My Antonia”‚ written by Willa Cather is merely categorized with Realism and Naturalism‚ though it is evident that several aspects portray supernatural occurrences. The specific characters throughout these excerpts show the reflection of Naturalism by experiencing struggles of deprivation
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American author Willa Cather saw the vast change ushered in from the late 19th century through the first half of the 20th century. This small town Nebraska girl traveled the world and became one of America’s most noted female authors. Although a fiction writer‚ she utilizes her own experiences to create pieces juxtaposing Romantic nature lovers of the past with materialistic entrepreneurs of contemporary times. The Professor’s House autobiographically explores the loss of idealized times and the
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The sacrifices we make every day determine what we value in life. In the novel My Ántonia by Willa Cather‚ the Shimerdas are a Bohemian family who comes to America for a better life. They speak no English when they first arrive and struggle to get on their feet. Over time‚ with help from the Burdens‚ the Shimerdas find their way in Black Hawk‚ Nebraska. All throughout‚ Mr. Shimerda makes sacrifices for his family. Mr. Shimerda’s sacrifices show his value and love for his family‚ but while the strain
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a Narrative Essay about a quotation: “There are some things learned best in calm‚ some in storm” _ Willa Cather DETAILED OUTLINE: Introduction: Background information: If we want to grow‚ we have to learn a lot not only from books we read or stories we are told but also from our own stories. Thesis statement: Sometimes some lessons are better learned from a crisis in our life as Willa Cather said: “There are some things you learn best in calm‚ and some in storm” Changing sentence: Introducing
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"Conformity versus individuality" Willa Cather’s "Paul’s Case‚" displays the conflict between conformity and individuality through the main character‚ Paul. On a number of occasions‚ Paul is forced to lie and steal to escape the conformists who wish to control him and stifle his unique imagination. However‚ his lying‚ stealing‚ and attempts to escape the conformists‚ only force Paul into isolation‚ depression‚ and feeling a sense of shame for his individuality. Throughout the story one might see
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THE RISE OF REALISM (1860-1914) The U.S. Civil War (1861-1865) between the industrial North and the agricultural‚ slave-owning South was an important event that marked American history. Before the war‚ idealists championed human rights‚ especially the abolition of slavery; after the war‚ Americans increasingly idealized progress and the selfmade man. Business boomed after the war. War production had boosted industry in the North and given it prestige and political clout. The enormous natural resources
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Described as being pretty‚ lively‚ and extremely kind‚ Ántonia fascinates both characters in the novel and readers alike. Cather develops Ántonia’s brave character in the face of unimaginable difficulties and shows how she is able to maintain her compassion and independence despite her harsh circumstances. After Mr. Harling gives her the final choice to either stop going to
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creates distress‚ causing downfalls to one’s being. In Willa Cather’s “Paul’s Case‚” Paul‚ the protagonist views money as the key to escape his poor life and live the fabulous life he deserves. As other factors shape Paul’s way of viewing money as the escape route‚ it only leads him to an undesirable path. Paul’s misunderstanding of the value of money leads to unrelenting disappointments‚ resulting in his tragic downfall. “Paul’s Case” by Willa Cather tells a story of a young boy who dreams the life
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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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