# Old Mother Wotherwop — The Princess and Curdie character guide

> Old Mother Wotherwop in The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mother

**First appearance:** 0013-xiv-the-dogs-of-gwyntystorm

## Snapshot

An old woman of Gwyntystorm whom the miners joke about, unaware she was standing beside them the whole time they talked.

## Who they are

The men of the mine trade foolish tales about Old Mother Wotherwop without knowing she hears every word, because she is present wherever she is spoken of. She is one of the grandmother's many shapes, and her role is to test whether Curdie can recognize a friend in an unfamiliar dress. Those who know her well know her whatever name or form she wears; those who do not, mistake her for a story.

## In the story

### [XIV: The Dogs of Gwyntystorm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xiv-the-dogs-of-gwyntystorm)

The grandmother who welcomes Curdie and Lina, showing wisdom and kindness despite the townspeople's suspicion.

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