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In at least three sentences tell how Antonia is representative of a pioneer woman in the book "My Antonia?"

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In the novel, "My Antonia" by Willa Cather Antonia is the model of a successful pioneer woman because she is a survivor.  She is an immigrant that has been moved to a new country.  This takes strength and courage to over come.  Her father wants her to see the finer side of life and makes arrangements for her to become an educated woman.  He commits suicide and those American dreams dissolve, but Antonia doesn't quit, she simply changes her direction.  She becomes a hard worker.  She works in the fields, and she is strong and learns lessons she will need later.  There are many examples of her will to survive in the novel, not the least is when she becomes a woman pregnant and alone.  Antonia is a woman who is proud, works hard, plays hard and never gives up who she is.  This is the spirit of a pioneer.

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In at least three sentences tell how Antonia is representative of a pioneer woman in the book "My Antonia?"

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