My Antonia Questions on Mr. Shimerda
My Antonia
What are the three methods of suicide in My Ántonia and why does Cather include them?
In My Ántonia, three suicides occur: Mr. Shimerda shoots himself due to despair and homesickness, a tramp throws himself into a threshing machine, and Wick Cutter kills himself after murdering his...
My Antonia
What does Mr. Shimerda want Jim to do for Antonia?
Mr. Shimerda wants Jim to teach Antonia to speak English. This request reflects Mr. Shimerda's trust in Jim and his desire for Antonia to become independent from their interpreter, Peter Krajiek....