![]() Parents may want to consider which aspects of the book might be most interesting to their own kids and use that as an entry point for discussion, should their kid be having trouble with the book in school. ![]() Nostalgia serves to highlight the theme of love, the desires Jim has for Antonia. It is obvious that Jim felt nostalgic for places and persons throughout the novel and without the use of nostalgia, this novel would not have existed. Those who persevere, however, will find much to reward them, and much that's surprisingly resonant with today's experiences. My Antonia is a book about the love and affection for the past as Jim expresses his nostalgia for Antonia. ![]() ![]() Brown offers her interpretation of the characters of ntonia and Jim Burden. Many young readers, however, particularly those reading the book under duress as a school assignment, may not have attained the perspective to appreciate some of its finer points, from the complexity of its characters and their circumstances to the quality of the writing, which is far more rich and dense than today's typical fare. Refers to Cathers own ideas about the novel and about creativity. ![]() Mencken famously remarked, "No romantic novel ever written in America, by man or woman, is one half so beautiful as 'My Antonia,'" and there are plenty who agree with him. Though it's not an easy read for teen, adults often report that they appreciate this book more when they revisit it later in life. ![]()
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