# Widow Steavens — My Ántonia character guide

> Widow Steavens in My Ántonia by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Widow Steavens

**First appearance:** 0046-i

## Who they are

A neighbor who tells Jim about Ántonia's life after he leaves Black Hawk.

## In the story

### [Book IV: The Pioneer Woman’s Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_antonia_se/chapters/book-iv-the-pioneer-woman-s-story)

Tells Jim the full story of Ántonia's abandonment and her return to the farm.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_antonia_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the person who knows the details of Ántonia's marriage and return.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_antonia_se/chapters/iii)

Narrates Ántonia's story, assists in the birth, and defends the baby against Ambrosch.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_antonia_se/characters/widow_steavens
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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_antonia_se/characters