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... The search for the American Dream is a story that could be told a thousand times, and My Antonia is no different. ... My Antonia most definitely has the Progress tenant throughout the epic story.
Progress in My Antonia is well documented in three of the characters- Antonia Shimerda Cuzak, Jim Burden, and Lena Lingard. ...
The Progress first appears in the book when she showed up at the Harlings“ house to welcome Antonia and Jim, who moved into Black Hawk as well. ... Lena Lingard in My Antonia is a great example of grace under fire. ...
For the longest time Jim and Antonia were living in a fantasy world, Jim teaching her to read, going horseback riding, and digging in prairie dog towns. ... Antonia went to work for her brother, while the Burdens moved to Black Hawk. ... Antonia soon came to town to work for Jim“s neighbors, the Harlings. ...
Antonia probably had the more amazing life of the three. ... Burden put an end to it by getting Antonia a job with the Harlings, saying "unless she“s been spoiled by the hard life she“s led, she has it in her to be a real helpful girl. ... Antonia was developing more into the girl that she used to be, and has a vast variety of job experience. ... They had a large family and lived a happy life on the farm that Antonia grew up on, never losing or gaining anything. ...
Though those two did very well for themselves, Antonia was the happiest. ... Though Jim and Lena are the showcasing examples of the Progress tenant in the American Dream, Antonia did just as well for herself.
Approximate Word count = 1597
Approximate Pages = 6.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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