Our American Cousin · Character
Ma
A minor character, possibly a servant or family member, briefly mentioned.
minor
Also known as Ma
First appearance: scene 2
Ma's tie to Asa Trenchard is one of the pressures that moves Our American Cousin—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Asa Trenchard (family): Ma is Asa's mother, and their relationship is warm and affectionate, with Ma supporting her son. With Lord Dundreary (social): Lord Dundreary and Ma are polite acquaintances, with Ma finding…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Trenchard family and associates
- Servants, creditors, and minor figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Asa Trenchard’s vul…
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- Asa Trenchard
family · positive
Ma is Asa's mother, and their relationship is warm and affectionate, with Ma supporting… How this plays out →
- Lord Dundreary
social · positive
- Asa Trenchard
family · positive
Ma is Asa's mother, and their relationship is warm and affectionate, with Ma supporting… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Ma in scene 2