# Mrs. Nubbles — The Old Curiosity Shop character guide

> Mrs. Nubbles in The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0013-xi

## Who they are

Kit's widowed mother, a poor but loving parent.

## In the story

### [Kit's Vigil and Nell's Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/x)

Kit's mother, who works tirelessly ironing, gently teases Kit about his feelings for Nell and later weeps in distress when Nell delivers the news.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/xiii)

Anxiously greets Kit when he returns home bruised but triumphant.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/xx)

Kit's mother shares the neighborhood rumor that Nell and her grandfather have gone abroad.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/xxi)

Kit's mother provides a detailed account of Kit's life to the Garlands and is alarmed by Quilp's sudden appearance.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/xxii)

Kit's mother worries about the carrier losing the box and about Little Bethel's influence, but shares a cheerful supper with Kit and the baby.

### [Chapter XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/xxxix)

Kit's mother hosts the tea and joins the outing to the theatre and oyster shop.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/xli)

Kit's mother is initially flustered but agrees to accompany the single gentleman; she is found asleep at Little Bethel.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/xlviii)

Travels with the single gentleman, is terrified by Quilp's antics during the journey, and is met by Kit upon arrival.

### [LXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/lxi)

Kit's mother visits him in prison, expressing unwavering belief in his innocence and bringing him food.

### [LXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/lxiii)

Kit's mother; collapses in grief after the verdict; is taken home by Richard Swiveller.

### [LXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/lxviii)

Kit's mother is at the reunion, clinging to Kit and crying with joy.

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