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Very religious, strong belief in God and high expectations for everyone living under her roof to follow and respect her beliefs. Has strictly disciplined her children and demands respect.

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She deals with her daughter not believing in God, "In my mother's house there is still god" (Hansberry 51). Mama also tries to support her family with the little money that they have.

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Dreams of having a house with a garden one day
Raise model children
Have a family built around love of life rather than desire for money

"Well I always wanted a garden like I used to see sometimes at the back of the houses down home" (Hansberry 53).

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Widow of "Big Walter"
Mother of both Beneatha and Walter.
Mother in Law to Ruth, and grandmother of Travis.

Her relationship with her daughter identifies an age gap and misunderstandings: "BENEATHA:....I'm not worried about who I'm going to marry yet--if I ever get married.
MAMA and RUTH: If!" (Hansberry 50). Mama doesn't understand why her daughter wouldn't marry and settle like her generation would have. Mam feels as if she cant connect with Beneatha and her desire to "experiment with forms of expression"(48).

Similarly, Mama has misunderstandings with her son Walter as well: "WALTER: I want so many things that are driving me kind of crazy...
MAMA:..You a good-looking boy. You got a job, a nice wife, a fine boy" (73). Mama doesn't understand why Walter can't be content with the life he has. Mama values family more than money, while her son believes money will solve his problems.

On the contrary, Mama does have an understanding with Ruth: " MAMA: They frightens me, Ruth. My children" (52). Mama feels that she can talk to Ruth and have a common ground. Mama is like a mother to Ruth. Mama not only cares for Ruth, but also cares for Travis. She helps Ruth take care of Travis when Walter is away.

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"Her dark-brown face is surrounded by the total whiteness of her hair, and being a woman who has adjusted to many things in life and overcome many more, her face is full of strength" (Hansberry 39). Mama's appearance has been shaped by her tough life and this defines her characteristics both physically and emotionally.