The Importance Of Respect In Cather's '

Mutual respect and kindness still play a major role in the novel, as Cather keeps presenting moments where Catholics and Protestants show respect for each other's beliefs. The fact that Anton Jelinek is a Protestant does not prevent the Burdens from admiring his manly faith: "It was impossible not to admire his frank, manly faith." (Cather, 53). In the same way, Jelinek shows respect and appreciation for the Burdens' kindness with all the strangers like him: "I want to thank you very much, Mrs. Burden, for that you are so kind to poor strangers from my Kawn-tree." (Cather, 52).