My Ántonia by Willa Cather is a well-known novel describing life on the great plains during the late eighteen hundreds. The story is told through the nostalgic eyes of Jim Burden, telling how a Bohemian immigrant named Ántonia Shimerda influenced his youth. Ántonia is a highly complex character, symbolizing multiple ideas, primarily beauty and the courage of pioneers on the Great Plains. Additionally, Ántonia’s characterization is intertwined with the plot of the book, making her more significant than she first appears. Throughout the book, Cather utilizes figurative language to help one understand both Ántonia's physical and abstract characteristics. Numerous similes use natural features, such as trees, to describe Ántonia. However, the similes