# Mrs. Shimerda — My Ántonia character guide

> Mrs. Shimerda in My Ántonia by Willa Cather.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** young Shimerda, Old Mrs. Shimerda, old Mrs. Shimerda

**First appearance:** 0006-ii

## Who they are

Ántonia's demanding and often complaining mother who struggles with pioneer life.

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