This document summarizes a class discussion about Willa Cather's novel My Antonia. It discusses Cather's prose style, noting her straightforward yet subtle narration and use of imagery to portray the prairie environment. It also analyzes the complexity of Cather's characters, who are rarely purely sympathetic or despicable. Additionally, it examines themes of change and transformation between characters. The class considers questions about gender roles, the purpose of including certain stories, and how much the narrator's opinions reflect Cather's own views versus drawing attention to social issues. Students are assigned homework to read further chapters and respond to a prompt analyzing differences between rural and urban women or other topics.