Question

Which theme is suggested by the descriptive details that Cather uses in this passage?

A good hunter is quiet and careful.

Life on the prairie was difficult for the Shimerdas.

Always love others and take care of them.

Happiness can be found through resourcefulness.

Highlight descriptive details in the passage.
As we neared Mr. Shimerda she shouted, and he lifted his head and peered about. . . . He took the bag from his belt and showed us three rabbits he had shot, looked at Antonia with a wintry flicker of a smile and began to tell her something. She turned to me.
'My tatinek make me little hat with the skins, little hat for winter!' she exclaimed joyfully. 'Meat for eat, skin for hat'-she told of these benefits on her fingers.
—My Antonia, Willa Cather

Answer 1

Happiness can be found through resourcefulness

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Answer 2

Answer: The theme suggested by the descriptive details in this passage is resourcefulness.

Explanation: Cather uses descriptive details to show how Mr. Shimerda, a good hunter, is quiet and careful as he goes about his hunt. She also depicts the benefits of the hunt through Antonia's joyful reaction to the rabbits, emphasizing how the Shimerdas are able to find happiness and survival through their resourcefulness. The passage also highlights the importance of resourcefulness in life on the prairie and how it is necessary for survival. The passage also shows how the Shimerdas are able to make the best out of the resources available to them.