The Perennial Bachelor · Character
Old Mother
A generic older woman, possibly a servant or local figure.
minor
Also known as Mother Hubbard, Mother
First appearance: the perennial bachelor
Old Mother's tie to Victor Campion is one of the pressures that moves The Perennial Bachelor—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Old Mother first appears in 0001 the perennial bachelor.
With Victor Campion (family): Old Mother is likely an elderly relative or servant, and she has a nurturing yet critical relationship with Victor. With Victor Campion (family): Old Mother is likely an elderly relative or servant, and she has a nurturing yet critical relationship with Victor. With Victor Campion (family): Old Mother is likely an elderly relative or servant, and she has a nurturing yet critical relationship with Victor.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Central Family and Suitors
- Protagonist
- Younger Romantic Interests
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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family · positive
Old Mother is likely an elderly relative or servant, and she has a nurturing yet critical… How this plays out →
- Victor Campion
family · positive
Old Mother is likely an elderly relative or servant, and she has a nurturing yet critical… How this plays out →
- Victor Campion
family · positive
Old Mother is likely an elderly relative or servant, and she has a nurturing yet critical… How this plays out →
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See Old Mother in the perennial bachelor