What is the message behind the short story Neighbour Rosicky by Willa Cather?

In “Neighbour Rosicky” Cather portrays a realistic image of the immigration and settlement process, through Anton Rosicky’s story. She specifically represents the Czech immigrant ideals which are independence, hard work, family unity, and freedom.

What is the theme of Neighbour Rosicky?

Generosity and Greed Generosity in “Neighbour Rosicky” takes many forms and is a major theme of the story. While Anton Rosicky’s generosity is especially important and earns him the title of “neighbour,” all of the members of the Rosicky family display a natural generosity and spontaneous affection.

Why does Rosicky like country life better than city life?

In contrast to the unrewarding hardships of city life, the story paints country life as being meaningful and fulfilling. Rosicky first wants to move to the country from the city because he believes that living on his own land will make him happier than being a tenant.

Who was Mary in Neighbor Rosicky?

Mary Rosicky is Anton Rosicky’s wife and the mother of their six children. Like Rosicky, she is Czech, and like him, she is kind, generous, playful, and appreciative of life’s small pleasures.

How did Anton feel about the city?

How did Anton feel about the city? He hated what it did to people to live in such filth and deprivation.

What effect did Rosicky’s experience with the thistles have on his relationship with Polly?

What effect did Rosicky’s experience with the thistles have on his relationship with Polly? He realized what a tender heart she had.

Who is Anton Rosicky?

Anton Rosicky is the protagonist of the story, a 65-year-old Czech immigrant to Nebraska who lives on his farm with his wife, Mary, and their children.

How does a character’s motivation affect readers sympathy for him or her?

Short Answer: How does a character’s motivation affect readers’ sympathy for him or her? Readers may have more or less sympathy for a character’s actions if they know whether his motives are pure or impure.

What is Rosicky’s motivation for letting Rudolph and Polly have the car on Saturday evenings?

Because Rosicky is afraid that Polly’s unhappiness will prompt Rudy to abandon the farm for a job in the city, Rosicky decides to loan his son the family car, suggesting that he and Polly go into town that evening.

Where is Rosicky at the beginning of the story?

where is Rosicky at the beginning of the story? He was at the doctor’s office.

When was Neighbour Rosicky written?

First published in Woman’s Home Companion (April/May 1930) and included as one of three stories in Obscure Destinies (1932), “Neighbour Rosicky” dramatizes an old Bohemian farmer’s final days.

Does Polly develop throughout the story if so how does she develop if not explain why she is a static character?

Is Polly a dynamic character or a static character? Explain. Polly is a dynamic character because she develops throughout the story. Anton thought she was very inexperienced with taking care of someone sick, but she ended up taking care of him when he had chest cramps.