The Universal Character: Examining the Women of Willa Cather's Novels. This paper examines the works of My Antonia, A Lost Lady, and Sapphria and the Slave Girl in order to demonstrate that Cather's works presented strong and independent women in a world in which they had a significant degree of influence over their environment, including their relationships, families, and communities. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 10 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 9346 Universal Character Willa.doc Price: 89.50