# Mrs. Percy Driscoll — Pudd’nhead Wilson character guide

> Mrs. Percy Driscoll in Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Percy Driscoll

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-driscoll-spares-his-slaves

## Who they are

Tom's mother, who dies early in the story.

## Relationships

### [Roxana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/characters/roxana)

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Mrs. Percy Driscoll was Roxana's mistress, treating her as a household slave before her death.

### [Roxana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/characters/roxana)

_professional_

Mrs. Percy Driscoll was Roxana's mistress, treating her as a household slave before her death.

## In the story

### [I: Pudd'nhead Wins His Name](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/i-pudd-nhead-wins-his-name)

Percy Driscoll's wife, who dies within a week of giving birth to a son.

### [II: Driscoll Spares His Slaves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/ii-driscoll-spares-his-slaves)

Mentioned as the master of the house; referred to as 'Mr. Driscoll' in the chapter.

### [IV: The Ways of the Changelings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/iv-the-ways-of-the-changelings)

Mentioned as part of the Driscoll family; Percy Driscoll dies, leaving his estate and son to his brother.

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