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From "Twas the Night before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Moore, Clement Clarke
Mamma
The mother of the children, asleep in bed before the commotion.
Core Belief
"Home and family are the foundation of a peaceful and happy life."
Worldview
She sees the world as a safe and nurturing environment for her family. She finds contentment in the simple routines and comforts of home, especially during the Christmas season.
Personality
She is portrayed as peaceful and settled, "nestled all snug in her bed." Her role is largely passive, representing the domestic tranquility of the home. She is part of the scene that the father is protecting and observing.
In Their Own Words
"And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap,"
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