Something Wicked This Way Comes

by

Ray Bradbury

Jim’s Mother / Mrs. Nightshade Character Analysis

Jim’s mother is also not named, and she is rarely mentioned in the novel. She is the mother of three children, but sadly, Jim is her only surviving child. It is implied that Jim’s father is also dead, and she wants Jim to have lots of kids when he grows up so that they can all visit her.
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Jim’s Mother / Mrs. Nightshade Character Timeline in Something Wicked This Way Comes

The timeline below shows where the character Jim’s Mother / Mrs. Nightshade appears in Something Wicked This Way Comes. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 1
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...to place the rod. “No,” smirks Jim. “Why spoil the fun?” Will reminds Jim of Jim’s mother . “You want her burnt?” he asks. Jim admits that he doesn’t, and the two... (full context)
Chapter 9
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...twenty years taking in the laundry of the world.” The door opens. “Jim? You awake?” Jim’s mother asks. (full context)
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As Jim’s mother enters the room, she warns Jim against keeping his window open and catching cold. “Sure,”... (full context)
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Jim’s mother tells Jim that he should raise a big family when he grows up, that way... (full context)
Chapter 27
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...and Will home from the police station. He doesn’t see the point in waking up Jim’s mother if he promises to tell her everything in the morning. Charles asks if Jim can... (full context)
Chapter 43
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From a nearby window, Will can see his mother walking home from church along with Jim’s mother , and they both appear the appropriate age. Will yells down to them but they... (full context)