The Old Curiosity Shop · Character

Mrs. Jiniwin

Mrs. Quilp's mother, who dislikes her son-in-law and lives with them.

minor

First appearance: ii

Mrs. Jiniwin shows up with force in Mr. and Mrs. Quilp. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Mr. and Mrs. Quilp: Mrs. Quilp's mother, who resides with the couple and waged perpetual war with Quilp, though she fears him; she is forced to retreat to bed by Quilp. Later, in V: Arrives in the morning to…

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Aftermath
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Mr. and Mrs. Quilp
Mrs. Quilp's mother, who resides with the couple and waged perpetual war with Quilp, though she fears him; she is forced to retreat to bed by Quilp.
V
Arrives in the morning to confront Quilp about his treatment of her daughter, but is outmaneuvered and forced to help with breakfast.
XXIII
Indignant at Quilp's behavior during the gathering.
XLIX
Drinks punch and insists on the truthfulness of the description of Quilp's legs, then flees when he reveals himself.
Quilp's Bachelor's Hall
Awakened by Quilp banging on her door with a poker, terrified he means to murder her; helps pack his portmanteau.

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See Mrs. Jiniwin in ii