My Antonia Character Analysis

The character who inhabits the epitome of the novel, would the protagonist himself, Jim. He preserves his memories so can familiarize himself with them again. Also as the narrator, he expresses the adaptation to the new land as an immigrant. The connection he develops with each character throughout the story has their own repercussions, good or bad. He would face minor conflicts, but would overcome them just as easily. Though he would, at times, argue internally as well, specifically during his time of loneliness. Furthermore, Cather depicted Jim as a person conscious towards his surroundings. He would reflect on the environment around him and wanted others to as well. The author would provide emphasis on this, especially when tragedy had struck …show more content…
Cather had introduced each characters personality in correlation towards their environment. To enumerate, Blackhawk urbanized state of being had depicted Wick Cutter, the moneylender, as a businessman rather than a farmer. The episodic structure of the novel included a dynamic setting, with only minor dilemma’s occurring in the book. The environment would induce numerous themes, most consequential would be the theme of the past’s interrelationship towards the present. A sentimental tone brought on to the novel. Represented by Jim reestablishing the connection he had while younger, towards the setting and the people. A sense of loss and regret overwhelm the protagonist as he gazes upon the book. The nostalgia given from the memories, allows him to reconnect with his surroundings. Furthermore, with the book concluding as he revisits the people and the places he cherished …show more content…
Cather illustrates each scene with vivid imagery, as well as paced storytelling. The reader would often find themselves connecting with each character as you see their life unfold. Though, at times grasping the dialect of certain characters was hard to comprehend. Specifically, Antonia when she is being taught English. Nevertheless, dramatic incidents would align exquisitely with the storytelling and add more to the bulk of the novel. These moments create a dynamic mood for the book. Now and then, the reader would feel worried for the character, wanting to view ahead for the outcome of scene. Though, My Antonia possessed a influential message, the novel at times would bore the reader as well. Cather would spend time developing a character to which entire chapters were dedicated to. The resolution of the book leaves the reader feeling empty as well as to think the novel is