How does Willa Cather’s varying approach to the topic of death shape her stories

Extra Credit for class discussion: How does Willa Cather’s varying approach to the topic of death shape her stories and highlight the struggle of the individual in American life?

As you read Cather’s stories think of them as a continuation of may of the themes we have spoken about this semester. Look at the techniques she uses as compared to other writers. Are they similar and/or different? Do you hear any echoes of techniques and ideas we have previously discussed?