She had a serious, thoughtful face, and her clear, deep blue eyes were fixed intently on the distance, without seeming to see anything, as if she were in trouble" (page 5).ģ. How does the following description of Alexandra forshadow the rest of the book? "His sister was a tall, strong girl, and she walked rapidly and resolutely, as if she knew exactly where she was going and what she was going to do next. Alexandra puts all of her trust into the land, which she works with instead of against, understanding that the land is a force of its own, and in return recieves peace, comfort, independence, and tranquility.ġ. Alexandra leads a life of hardship and even though eventually successful, continues to suffer heartache and loss. She struggles to keep her family together during the difficult times when everyone else on the Divide moves away in hopes of finding better land yet, through hard work, determination and the willingness to take chances she transforms the wild prairie into a succesful and widely admired farm. Alexandra sacrifices her childhood, love and beauty to the stretch of plains known as the Divide. After her father's death, Alexandra is left in charge of her brothers and the success of the family's harsh prairie land in Hanover, Nebraska. It tells the story of Alexandra Bergson, who encompasses the "American Dream." Alexandra is a determined, couageous woman with a strong and singular devotion to the land. O Pioneers! is considered Willa Cather's first recognized novel.
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