# Mother — At the Back of the North Wind character guide > Mother in At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald. **Role:** minor **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-hayloft ## Who they are Diamond's mother, a loving and caring parent. ## Relationships ### [Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/diamond) _family_ Diamond shares a deeply loving and tender bond with his mother, who cares for him through poverty and illness. ### [Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/father) _family_ Diamond's parents share a loving, supportive marriage, facing hardships together with mutual care. ### [North Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/north_wind) _psychological_ Diamond's mother is uneasy and fearful of North Wind's influence on her son, sensing its otherworldly nature. ### [Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/diamond) _family_ Diamond shares a deeply loving and tender bond with his mother, who cares for him through poverty and illness. ### [Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/diamond) _family_ Diamond shares a deeply loving and tender bond with his mother, who cares for him through poverty and illness. ### [Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/father) _family_ Diamond's parents share a loving, supportive marriage, facing hardships together with mutual care. ### [North Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/north_wind) _psychological_ Diamond's mother is uneasy and fearful of North Wind's influence on her son, sensing its otherworldly nature. ### [North Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/north_wind) _psychological_ Diamond's mother is uneasy and fearful of North Wind's influence on her son, sensing its otherworldly nature. ### [Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/father) _family_ Diamond's parents share a loving, supportive marriage, facing hardships together with mutual care. ## In the story ### [The Hayloft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/i-the-hayloft) Mentioned as having pasted paper over the hole and having the toothache; Diamond recalls her advice about being polite. ### [II: The Lawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/ii-the-lawn) Diamond's mother is woken by Mrs. Crump and puts Diamond back to bed. ### [Old Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/iii-old-diamond) Finds Diamond on the horse, lifts him down, and watches over him carefully. ### [IX: How Diamond Got to the Back of the North Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/ix-how-diamond-got-to-the-back-of-the-north-wind) Diamond's mother expresses concern about Diamond's health, suggests he visit his aunt in Sandwich, and arranges the trip. ### [XI: How Diamond Got Home Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xi-how-diamond-got-home-again) Diamond sees her crying from the tree, prompting his wish to go home. ### [XII: Who Met Diamond at Sandwich](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xii-who-met-diamond-at-sandwich) Cares for Diamond during his recovery and takes him to the seashore to explain the family's changed circumstances. ### [XIII: The Seaside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xiii-the-seaside) Expresses deep anxiety about the family's financial future and Mr. Coleman's loss. ### [XV: The Mews](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xv-the-mews) Mother is somewhat miserable about the change but finds comfort in Diamond's positive attitude. ### [Diamond Makes a Beginning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xvi-diamond-makes-a-beginning) Gloomy at first but cheered by Diamond's help; praises him and later allows him to go with Mr. Stonecrop. ### [Diamond Goes On](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xvii-diamond-goes-on) Expresses concern about poverty and the company Diamond keeps; tries to shield him from rough influences but is proud of his good heart. ### [The Drunken Cabman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xviii-the-drunken-cabman) Mentioned as having come home from Sandwich with Diamond; also referenced in Diamond's talk to the baby. ### [Diamond Learns to Read](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xx-diamond-learns-to-read) Previously picked up the book of rhymes on the seashore; Diamond recalls her reading from it. ### [Sal’s Nanny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxi-sal-s-nanny) Listens to Diamond's interpretation of the Little Boy Blue rhyme. ### [Mr. Raymond’s Riddle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxii-mr-raymond-s-riddle) Diamond's mother is mentioned as the recipient of the sixpence for the teapot savings. ### [XXIII: The Early Bird](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxiii-the-early-bird) Nurses her husband and worries about their dwindling savings. ### [Another Early Bird](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxiv-another-early-bird) Anxious for Diamond's safety, she waits for him and cries with relief when he returns. ### [XXV: Diamond's Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxv-diamond-s-dream) Mother is proud of Diamond and joyful about the money, though her heart aches with pleasure. ### [Diamond Takes a Fare the Wrong Way Right](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxvi-diamond-takes-a-fare-the-wrong-way-right) Helps Diamond dress warmly for his cab work; supportive of his efforts. ### [XXIX: Ruby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxix-ruby) Diamond's mother advocates for accepting the proposal, emphasizing the benefit to Nanny and the chance to teach her skills. ### [The North Wind Doth Blow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxxi-the-north-wind-doth-blow) Is poorly and expecting a new baby; gives birth to a girl; receives help from Nanny. ### [The Prospect Brightens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-prospect-brightens) Worries about Diamond's health and the family's poverty, but laughs with relief at the new arrangement. ### [XXXV: I Make Diamond’s Acquaintance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxxv-i-make-diamond-s-acquaintance) Diamond's mother; makes jam and tests it on Diamond. ### [XXXVII: Once More](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xxxvii-once-more) Mentioned as Diamond recalls her room in the old home. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/mother - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters