Based on the pioneers life in the American west and the spiritual tradition ,the author depicted Antonia and other female images who strived unceasingly for life as well as male images around them.

• 作者立足于美国西部拓荒者的生活及由此形成的精神传统 ,刻画出安东妮亚等一群自强不息的女性形象及女性周围处于弱势的男性形象。