Cather's Use Of Biblical Allusions In O Pioneers

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“My eyes will be on the faithful in the land,” (Psalm 101:6) O Pioneers! is a successful story about the Bergson Farm’s success. The Bergson’s were dedicated to the land that God blessed them with, and they showed great pride in their farm. Cather used lots of biblical references throughout O Pioneers! several in which were from the book of Psalm. The allusion of psalm 101 is given in part V of O Pioneers! while the crazy horse doctor Ivar is chanting Psalm 101. There was a huge storm brewing in the sky, “bringing black clouds, a cold wind and torrents of rain” (Cather 96) Psalm 101 explains how God blessed us with land and we should not take advantage of our land. Alexandra is a great example of someone who is dedicated to the blessing