Thesis: In the well known novel,” My Antonia” written by the novelist Willa Cather, the author uses the characters as well as the setting to show the positives and negatives for immigrants that moved to the United States in the time of expansion.

A 2-3 page analysis paper on Cather’s 1918 novel. Your paper should have a central argument about the historical value of this work. You should strive to analyze this book according to one major theme from our study of American history. Identify and describe this historical theme and analyze key points in the novel that engage with it. Some questions to consider might be: How does Cather’s book illuminate or complicate the experiences of women and men in 19th century America? Why and how is Cather’s portrayal of this period valuable for students of history?

* Thesis is in the document uploaded
Introduction
historic connection + small summary of book
body 1= good things about moving to America + examples from my antonia with quotes
body 2= bad things about moving to America + examples from my antonia with quotes
conclustion• Clear
• Structured
Evidence based “ Get quotes from book
• Unique
• Times new roman
• Chicago style
• Footnotes + bibliography
• Header : name, class name, professor

Analysis of My Antonia and its historical Value + Major theme in book throughout history

Underline thesis statement final draft

Citations:

• Authors name
• Title of item
• publisher,date, location
• Page number
• Notes and bibliographic entries are different

Example of citation : Dr.Brantley, “Immigration” Sept 28 2018

Thesis:

In the well known novel,” My Antonia” written by the novelist Willa Cather, the author uses the characters as well as the setting to show the positives and negatives for immigrants that moved to the United States in the time of expansion.