# Mother Walker — Swallows and Amazons character guide > Mother Walker in Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Mother **First appearance:** 0001-swallows-and-amazons ## Snapshot The Swallows' mother, who lets her children sail off to a lonely island and trusts them to come home with their honor intact. ## Who they are She gathers news of the children's doings through Mrs. Blackett and Mrs. Dixon, quietly amused by pirates and parrots alike. Her willingness to let John, Susan, Titty, and Roger camp alone is the permission slip the whole summer depends on, yet she watches the weather and the neighbors with a sailor's caution. When she rows out after the storm with cocoa, she proves the adventure has a safe harbor behind it. ## Relationships ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _family_ John has a respectful and trusting relationship with his mother, who supports his leadership of the children. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _family_ Mother is affectionate and understanding with Titty, encouraging her imaginative nature. ### [Roger Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/roger_walker) _family_ Mother is caring and patient with young Roger, managing his energetic nature. ### [Nancy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/nancy_blackett) _social_ Mother is kindly and approving of Nancy, treating her as a welcome friend of her children. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _family_ John has a respectful and trusting relationship with his mother, who supports his leadership of the children. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _family_ John has a respectful and trusting relationship with his mother, who supports his leadership of the children. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _family_ Mother is affectionate and understanding with Titty, encouraging her imaginative nature. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _family_ Mother is affectionate and understanding with Titty, encouraging her imaginative nature. ### [Nancy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/nancy_blackett) _social_ Mother is kindly and approving of Nancy, treating her as a welcome friend of her children. ### [Roger Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/roger_walker) _family_ Mother is caring and patient with young Roger, managing his energetic nature. ### [Nancy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/nancy_blackett) _social_ Mother is kindly and approving of Nancy, treating her as a welcome friend of her children. ### [Roger Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/roger_walker) _family_ Mother is caring and patient with young Roger, managing his energetic nature. ## In the story ### [The Peak in Darien](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/i-the-peak-in-darien) Mother waits at the gate with the telegram, reads it aloud to Roger, and gives him instructions to deliver the answer to the others. She later meets the children at the farmhouse door, reminding them to be quiet because Vicky is asleep. ### [II: Making Ready](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/ii-making-ready) Mother sews the tents, advises on camping gear, and joins the children at the boathouse as Queen Elizabeth. ### [III: The Voyage to the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/iii-the-voyage-to-the-island) Mother visits the jetty before departure, provides matches, and waves goodbye with nurse and Vicky. ### [First Night on the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/v-first-night-on-the-island) The female native brings supplies, lanterns, pillows, and a note, and arranges milk delivery from Dixon's Farm. ### [Island Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/vi-island-life) Mother writes letters, provides fishing rods and supplies, and gives advice about swimming and vegetables. ### [The Birthday Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xvi-the-birthday-party) Arrives as the 'female native' with Vicky and nurse for Vicky's birthday, bringing a hamper of food and small presents. ### [Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xviii-robinson-crusoe-and-man-friday) Arrives unexpectedly as Man Friday, cooks a meal with Titty, shares stories of her childhood, and offers to help with the Captain Flint situation. ### [Titty Alone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xx-titty-alone) Mother had visited the island earlier and left; Titty recalls her plan to write to Mrs. Blackett about Captain Flint. ### [Taking Breath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxiii-taking-breath) Writes letters in the garden, discusses Captain Flint's accusation with John, and extracts a promise of no more night sailing. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mother_walker - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters