What part did Boston play in Aunt Georgina's earlier life?

In "Aunt Georgina's Recollection" from Willa Cather's "My Ántonia," Boston represents a pivotal chapter in Aunt Georgina's earlier life, where she experienced both cultural exposure and personal transformation. It is a place of education and social refinement, contrasting sharply with her rural upbringing in Nebraska. However, her time in Boston also highlights her struggles with societal expectations and the emotional disconnect from her family, ultimately shaping her identity and perspective on life.