# His Mother — Germinal character guide

> His Mother in Germinal by Émile Zola.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** his mother

**First appearance:** 0001-germinal

## Who they are

A generic mother figure, often referring to a character's mother.

## Relationships

### [Toussaint Maheu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/germinal_se/characters/toussaint_maheu)

_family_

His Mother is Maheu's mother-in-law, living with the family and contributing to the household's struggles.

### [The Young Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/germinal_se/characters/the_young_man)

_family_

His Mother is likely the grandmother or elder relative of The Young Man, indicating a family connection within the mining community.

### [Toussaint Maheu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/germinal_se/characters/toussaint_maheu)

_family_

His Mother is Maheu's mother-in-law, living with the family and contributing to the household's struggles.

### [The Young Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/germinal_se/characters/the_young_man)

_family_

His Mother is likely the grandmother or elder relative of The Young Man, indicating a family connection within the mining community.

### [The Young Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/germinal_se/characters/the_young_man)

_family_

His Mother is likely the grandmother or elder relative of The Young Man, indicating a family connection within the mining community.

### [Toussaint Maheu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/germinal_se/characters/toussaint_maheu)

_family_

His Mother is Maheu's mother-in-law, living with the family and contributing to the household's struggles.

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