Mother — A Christmas Story Character Profile

About Mother

Pragmatic and loving mother who manages the household and enforces family rules during the holidays.

Mother — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Household management, Pragmatic decision making, Emotional support

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Melinda Dillon

Appears in

A Christmas Story (1983)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• Mother — Family Mother — Ralphie (Peter Billingsley)

  Pragmatic and loving mother who manages the household and enforces family rules during the holidays.

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