We went with Mr. Shimerda back to the dugout, where grandmother was waiting for me. Before I got into the wagon, he took a book out of his pocket, opened it, and showed me a page with two alphabets, one English and the other Bohemian. He placed this book in my grandmother's hands, looked at her entreatingly, and said, with an earnestness which I shall never forget, “Te-e-ach, te-e-ach my Antonia!”
Which theme is best supported by the descriptive details in this passage from My Antonia? Many immigrants have limited education. Education is important to Mr. Shimerda. Education is part of the dream of immigrants. Antonia is not a good student.