In Book II of “My Antonia” Cather begins to show the importance of women’s rights and the pressures and problems of marriage. Though these chapters Cather can be considered a progressive and pro-feminist. I found Book II related to many of the novels we have recently read such as “The Yellow Wall-Paper”, “The Other Two” and similar themes of naturalism and regional realism.
In chapters 1 & 2 we really see Cather’s voice come out. We are told about Antonia and how by working the land she has gained admiration and independence that most boys at her age do. She is recognized and gains more respect for the work she does and her amount of work and respect is not affected by her gender. Though working the fields may not be a common job for women
In chapters 1 & 2 we really see Cather’s voice come out. We are told about Antonia and how by working the land she has gained admiration and independence that most boys at her age do. She is recognized and gains more respect for the work she does and her amount of work and respect is not affected by her gender. Though working the fields may not be a common job for women