# Mrs. Ralph Jordan Shayne — Gladiator character guide

> Mrs. Ralph Jordan Shayne in Gladiator by Philip Wylie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Shayne, Ralph Jordan Shayne, Ralph

**First appearance:** 0005-iv

## Who they are

Tom Shayne's mother, a supportive figure in his life.

## In the story

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xiv)

Accompanies her husband to France to meet Hugo.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xvi)

Tom's mother, who enters in a tight dress, flirts with Hugo, and introduces Mr. Bateau.

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