# The Shimerdas — My Ántonia character guide

> The Shimerdas in My Ántonia by Willa Cather.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Shimerdas

**First appearance:** 0006-ii

## Who they are

The immigrant family from Bohemia who become the Burdens' neighbors and friends.

## Links

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