In "A Wagner Matinee," Willa Cather contrasts Nebraska's harsh and physically demanding way of life with A. life on Boston's dangerous streets

B. life in Boston's unspoiled natural areas

C. life under Boston's old-fashioned manners

D. life in Boston's civilized culture

C. Life in Boston's civilized culture  

"A Wagner Matinee" takes place in Nebraska and Boston in the 1900s. During this time, Bostonians could attend concerts by European composers, i.e., Richard Wagner. Americans who moved west, i.e., Willa Cather's family and aunt Georgiana in the story, left worldly pleasures behind. Instead, the settlers endured long hours of strenuous labor, and natural disasters, i.e., floods, drought and prairie fires that were harsh, and physically demanding.

Explanation:

the correct answer is the last option

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the correct answer is "dissent"

explanation:

because dissent is when one or more judges express disagreement with the majority in court, in specific legal systems.   an   argument in opposition is presented to the court, with a different interpretation, or application.