Subjects for 2/12

1. There is a significant increase in religious context/ references in this section. Why do you think this is?

2. Why do you think the neighbors pulled together to help the Shimerdas only after the death of Mr. Shimerdas and not before?

3. What role do you think the new character (the Bohemian one) will play in the remainder of the book?

4. Hoew does the death of Mr. Shimerdas mark a shift in the narrative or plot lines?

5. What is the significance of sesonal symbolism in this section?

6. On page 109, what do you think Jim means by "Old World"?

7. Why do you think Willa Cather resolves the coflict between the two families so quickly?