# Mother — Poetry character guide

> Mother in Poetry by James Weldon Johnson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Young Warrior Mother

**First appearance:** 0013-the-young-warrior

## Who they are

Mother of the young warrior in a poem of loss.

## In the story

### [The Black Mammy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/the-black-mammy)

The Black Mammy is portrayed as a nurturing mother figure, caring for white children.

### [The Young Warrior](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/the-young-warrior)

The young warrior's mother, whom he asks to bless him and pray for his strength rather than his safety.

### [Tunk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/tunk)

The parent delivering the lecture on the value of education.

### [You's Sweet to Yo' Mammy Jes de Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/you-s-sweet-to-yo-mammy-jes-de-same)

The mother singing the lullaby, expressing deep, unconditional love for her child.

### [Dat Gal o' Mine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/dat-gal-o-mine)

The speaker's beloved is referred to as 'dat gal o' mine,' a term of endearment for a romantic partner, not the mother character.

### [De Little Pickaninny’s Gone to Sleep](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/de-little-pickaninny-s-gone-to-sleep)

The mother who speaks to the child, notices the signs of death, and calls out to Mandy in distress.

## Links

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