... of feminist masculinity have never been so exemplified in women as they are in Willa Cather's masterpiece, "My Antonia". The book, which was written as both a novel and a statement, has themes such as the strength of the mind during hard times and powerful female roles. In her portrayal of a pioneer woman, Cather blurs the gender lines and thus promotes a sense of ... . Every element of this story adds up to a work designed for propaganda from an era where the call for women's rights filled the streets of America. Cathers weaves her crafty persuasion for the cause of female equality thro...

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• Grade Level: High School