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Summary Of Willa Cather's O Pioneers

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Willa Cather’s O Pioneers! depicts a barren, wind torn prairie in Hanover, Nebraska. The pioneers that live there try desperately to work the land, but the land continues to be working against them. The character referred to in this statement is Alexandra Bergson. She is focused and motivated, with an overall androgynous look. After her father dies, Alexandra is left in charge of the operations of the farm because she is the smartest of all of the children. The barren land needs a tough person to succeed in the tough place. Alexandra is that tough person. As she is riding home at night, her wagon rattling can not be heard due to the wind, but her lantern remains lit. Alexandra is the light in the prairie that also cannot be blown out. The families

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