# Mamma — A Vindication of the Rights of Woman character guide

> Mamma in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** mamma

**First appearance:** 0005-iii

## Who they are

Generic maternal figure used in hypothetical examples.

## Relationships

### [Mary Wollstonecraft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_vindication_of_the_rights_of_woman_se/characters/mary_wollstonecraft)

_family_

The figure of 'Mamma' represents the traditional, uneducated mother whose influence Wollstonecraft blames for perpetuating female ignorance.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_vindication_of_the_rights_of_woman_se/chapters/iii)

Referenced as a figure whose toilet and idle chat influence girls' behavior.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_vindication_of_the_rights_of_woman_se/chapters/xi)

Example of a parent whose arbitrary anger and whimsical authority influence a daughter's behavior.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_vindication_of_the_rights_of_woman_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in an anecdote about a little girl's remark.

## Links

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