Jack's Mother is a supporting character of the musical Into the Woods. This is a mostly speaking role with practically no singing, surprisingly not typically sharing actors with another role.
Background[]
Grimm brother's fairytale: Jack and the Beanstalk
Plot summary
Personality
She is strong willed, protective, intelligent, overbearing
Appearance[]
She typical has any hair color with grey roots. She is older, and has many wrinkles. Typically wears peasant clothing with an apron. When she becomes rich in Act II she wears a hat, pearls, and has other added accessories to her outfit. Any ethnicity.
Biography[]
Act I[]
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Act II[]
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Relationships[]
Jack[]
Jack is Mares (Jacks mom) son. She loves him deeply and is very protective. She can be very overbearing, but she means well. Ever since Jacks dad left she has been the only person there for Jack. She is overprotective of him because he is the only thing she has. She’d give her all just to make sure he’s safe. Even get killed. Jack can be very odd, but she loves him nevertheless. Jacks mom holds onto Jack because she’s scared for the day he will grow up. (Positive - Mother/Son)
Giant(s)[]
Jacks mom hates the giants. Both have tried killing her son and because of that she is enraged. Anytime she sees the giants she guards Jack and does her best to keep watch. (Negative - Enemy)
Steward[]
Jacks mother met the Steward while she was confronting the prince. They have never spoken to each other. She has no emotion to him, yet we assume she would dislike him. He did kill her. (Neutral)
Milky-White[]
Milky-White is Jacks beloved pet. Jacks mother does not hate Milky-White, but finds it annoying how she won’t milk. Jacks mom continues to work at getting Milky-White to produce milk until one day she gives up and decides to sell her. Overall, Jacks mother is just annoyed and done with Milky-White. (Neutral - Pet)
Quotes[]
"I wish... I wish my son were not a fool. I wish my house was not a mess. I wish the cow was full of milk. I wish the walls were full of gold. I wish a lot of things!" "Prologue: Into the Woods"
"You foolish child! What in heaven's name are you doing with the cow inside the house?" to Jack
"It's a she! [Flabbergasted] How many times must I tell you? Only "she'"s can give milk."
"Was! Was! She's been dry for a week." regarding Milky-White
"Look at her!" [Pointing to Milky-White] "There are bugs on her dugs. There are flies in her eyes. There's a lump on her rump big enough to be a hump!"
"And no one keeps a cow for a friend! Sometimes I fear you're touched." to Jack
"Your mother's getting older, your father's not back, and you can't just sit here dreaming pretty dreams." to Jack
"Someday you'll have a real pet, Jack." [To which he replies "A piggy?!" and she shakes her head in disbelief.]