Even though Jim is the narrator in this story, it quickly becomes evident that Antonia is the story’s protagonist even if she does not show up in the later half of the book. Jim’s actions and feelings in the story revolve around Antonia. You can tell that Jim fells nostalgic for the friendship that he and Antonia had together. Antonia is described as very beautiful and full of optimism despite the difficult things she has had to endure. Her tom boyish nature is one of the characteristics that caused Jim and Antonia to become friends so quickly.
Antonia faces many hardships during her time in America, and losing her father being the most difficult of them for her and her family. Her family is forced to make very difficult decisions about food
Antonia faces many hardships during her time in America, and losing her father being the most difficult of them for her and her family. Her family is forced to make very difficult decisions about food