What have you understood about Mother’s character so far? Quote evidence to justify your answer.

Mrs. Durrell is the widowed mother of four and a woman of indeterminate age as she has forgotten when she was born. Mrs. Durrell's only concerns are her children and her recipes. When she is not with her children or watching over them Mrs. Durrell is pruning and planting in the garden, poring over recipe books, or cooking savory meals in the kitchen. Mrs. Durrell appears to fight against Larry's decisions to move, but it is obvious when it comes to her children, Mrs. Durrell will do nearly anything to please them. Mrs. Durrell does not exercise unyielding will unless she is faced with opposition to a decision she makes for herself. Mrs. Durrell seems determined not to leave the strawberry-pink villa, but what she is more determined about is the bathing suit she purchases once the family moves to the new villa. Despite her children's and dog's appeals to exchange her suit for something more flattering Mrs. Durrell is adamant she is keeping the voluminous suit.