My Ántonia, Chapter 8 summary
Chapter 8 of 45 · Book 1: The Shimerdas · 11 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 8, Pavel reveals that he throws a bride and groom to pursuing wolves in Russia, explaining the disgrace that follows him and Peter to America. Pavel dies, Peter sells his possessions and leaves, and Mr. Shimerda mourns his friends while Ántonia and Jimmy privately dwell on the terrible story.
What happens
- Peter mortgages his livestock to renew his debt, and Pavel becomes gravely ill after lifting timbers.
- Peter brings Mr. Shimerda, Ántonia, and Jimmy to the cabin, where Pavel tells his story amid coughing fits.
- In Russia, wolves pursue a wedding procession, and Pavel throws the bride and groom from their sledge to lighten it.
- Pavel and Peter survive but face rejection, save for passage to America, and struggle through work and illness.
- Pavel dies, and Peter sells his belongings before leaving for work as a railway camp cook.
- Mr. Shimerda broods in their empty cabin, while Ántonia and Jimmy keep Pavel's secret and repeatedly imagine the pursuit.
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