A spirited Bohemian immigrant girl who embodies the experiences of European settlers on the Nebraskan frontier. She forms a significant childhood friendship with Jim and plays a central role in his memories.

Ántonia's father, a cultured Bohemian immigrant with a love for the arts, whose struggle to adapt to life on the prairie highlights the challenges faced by immigrants.

Ántonia's mother, who faces difficulties adjusting to prairie life and relies on the support of neighbors like the Burdens to help her family survive.

Ántonia’s older brother, who becomes the head of the Shimerda household after their father’s death and is characterized by a strict and devout nature.

Ántonia’s younger sister, who is a younger version of Ántonia and takes over her reading lessons once Ántonia starts working on the farm.

Jim’s lively and energetic grandmother, who exemplifies the pioneer woman’s spirit through her industrious nature and charitable Christian values.

Jim’s dignified and religious grandfather, whose wise guidance and integrity have a significant influence on Jim’s upbringing.

An adventurous Austrian immigrant who works as a hired laborer for the Burden family and shares stories of his life in the Old West with Jim.

A mountain boy and hired laborer for the Burden family, who once worked for Jim’s father and helps care for Jim when he moves to Nebraska.

A Norwegian immigrant girl and childhood acquaintance of Jim’s, known for her beauty and success as a dressmaker, representing a path of independence.