My Antonia
describe mrs. shimerdas actions when she and antonia come to visit during the janurary thaw.
book 1 chapters 10-14
book 1 chapters 10-14
Mrs. Shimerda had never been to the house before, and the entire time she looks at everything enviously and complains that the Burdens have so much more than she does. She asks Grandmother for a pot, which she gives to her. Jim is annoyed by Mrs. Shimerda, who lacks humility despite her misfortune.