My Ántonia · Character

Mrs. Steavens

A neighbor who provides news about Ántonia to Jim after his return.

minor

Also known as Steavens

First appearance: i

Mrs. Steavens shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having hosted Jim the previous night.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

Jim’s solitary reading of Virgil’s *Georgics* marks the emotional and psychological peak because it crystalliz…

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