The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

Jane Lampton Clemens

Twain's mother, whose sharp tongue and stubborn kindness shaped the boy who became the humorist of Hannibal.

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Also known as Mamma, mamma

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Twain's mother, referenced in early recollections.

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In The Autobiography of Mark Twain: Twain's mother, referenced in early recollections.

Later, in The Tennessee Land: Mentioned as part of the family household after the father's death.

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The Autobiography of Mark Twain
Twain's mother, referenced in early recollections.
The Tennessee Land
Mentioned as part of the family household after the father's death.
Early Years in Florida, Missouri
Mentioned indirectly as part of the family; her brother John A. Quarles is referenced.
Gerhardt and the Grant Bust
Mentioned indirectly through family context; not directly present in this chapter.
Early Days
Mentioned as his mother; she reported his inability to chew tobacco to the crowd, causing him shame.
Jane Lampton Clemens
Twain's mother, characterized by her large heart, compassion for the friendless, and fearless defense of the oppressed.
Jim Wolf and the Cats
Mentioned as Twain's 'good and gentle mother' in whose presence Jim Wolf could not feel at ease.
Notes on “Innocents Abroad”
Twain's mother, whom he visited in St. Louis before joining the Quaker City excursion.
The Prophetic Dream
Mark Twain's mother, who shows unusual concern when Henry leaves the house the night of the dream.
Mark Twain
Twain's mother; mentioned in context of people claiming to have known her intimately.
New York, Friday, February 9, 1906
Twain's mother, noted for her interest in ancestry and the Clemens family history.
New York, Monday, February 12, 1906
Twain's mother, who punished him for the broken sugar bowl and used tests to verify church attendance.
Tuesday, February 20, 1906
Not directly mentioned, but Twain's childhood in the village on the Mississippi is referenced.
Thursday, March 8, 1906
Implied as the parent who forbade association with Tom Blankenship, though not directly named.
Friday, March 9, 1906
Mentioned indirectly as part of Twain's family background, though not directly in excerpts.
Friday, March 16, 1906
Mentioned as worrying over her children during the measles epidemic.
Friday, March 22, 1906
Mentioned in Susy's biography as 'mamma' during the account of Langdon's illness.
Wednesday, March 28, 1906
Mentioned as part of the Clemens family, though not directly active in this chapter.
Thursday, March 29, 1906
Supported by Orion and Pamela after Twain's father's death.
Monday, April 2, 1906
Mentioned as 'Mrs. Governor Clemens' who enjoyed being the Governor's wife and head of society.
Thursday, April 5, 1906
Twain's mother; mentioned as living in a house Twain bought for her in Keokuk, with Orion also receiving a monthly sum.
Orion Clemens Resumed
Twain's mother, for whom he bought a house in Keokuk, where she lived with Orion.
Friday, April 6, 1906
Twain's mother; died in 1890 at age 88; left money to Twain which he gave to Orion.
Orion Resumed
Twain's mother; died in 1890, left money to Twain which he gave to Orion.

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