Magnificent Obsession · Character

Maxine Merrick

Bobby's mother, a socialite concerned with family reputation.

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Also known as Mrs. Maxine Merrick, Maxine

First appearance: i

Maxine Merrick's tie to Bobby Merrick is one of the pressures that moves Magnificent Obsession—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Bobby's neurotic mother, a pianist obsessed with self-improvement and quack therapies, who showed little affection for her son.

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With Bobby Merrick (family): Maxine is Bobby's mother, a nurturing presence who worries about his choices. With Bobby Merrick (family):…

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Bobby Merrick
family · positive
Maxine is Bobby's mother, a nurturing presence who worries about his choices. How this plays out →
Bobby Merrick
family · positive
Maxine is Bobby's mother, a nurturing presence who worries about his choices. How this plays out →

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