... perceived as a local hero and describes how "The great land had never looked to me so big and free. If the red grass were full of rattlers, I was equal to them all." Jim's feeling towards the landscape at this point reflect an essence of freedom which can be interpreted ... she challenges the view of lesbians in society. Cather became successful as a writer and was able to quit her job from the success of My Antonia. Cather's own story of the rise of her career can be seen to mirror Lena's business success. Although there is no overt female relationship ... to "read against the grain" to...

• Word Count: 2062
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate