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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Cather, Willa

Cather, Willa
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Analysis Of Characters In "My Antonia"

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In Willa Cather's novels the good, or admirable characters often reveal
the same basic traits, and the less agreeable figures, too, also have certain
qualities in common. The outline form has been used here to make this more
apparent. It is also worth remarking, however, that even favorably drawn
individuals are shown to have some faults, and that less noble ones are not
always seen at their worst.

Antonia Shimerda

(1) is generous. She offers Jim her ring for teaching her some English,
lavishly praises his ...

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