Kay’s mum

 

Role in Story: Minimal role, but informs Kay’s situation.

 

Occupation: Housewife.

 

 

Physical Description: Rodentia, like Kay’s dad - albeit a different type.

 

Personality: Drifting. Very subservient to Kay’s dad. Goes through each day without any real purpose.

 

Habits/Mannerisms: Alcoholic. Depressive.

 

 

Background: Happy but sheltered childhood. Met Kay’s dad when he was younger and nicer. That relationship progressively soured and turned into one of domestic violence. Unable to extricate herself from her situation. Has no agency.

 

Internal Conflicts: Has no way out of her situation, so instead sinks into the bottle.

 

External Conflicts: Physically abusive husband.

 

 

Notes: Her lack of agency and drive had a direct impact on Kay, who strives to be the opposite.