Violet’s Mom Character Analysis

Violet describes both her mom and Violet’s dad as perfect. Her mom is a writer and always encouraged Violet’s passion for writing—so it’s difficult for her mom to cope with the fact that since Violet’s sister Eleanor’s death, Violet hasn’t been willing or able to write. Violet’s mom mostly keeps her own grief for Eleanor hidden, though she does cry with Violet when Violet brings Eleanor up. But since Eleanor’s death, both of Violet’s parents have focused their attention on her to an uncomfortable degree. Though Violet’s mom definitely wants Violet to get better and be able to live her life again, she’s unwilling to push Violet too hard to do things like write or ride in a car again. And Violet’s mom wants to be supportive of her daughter, but Violet is rarely willing to talk openly to her parents about her difficult emotions. Violet’s mom appreciates Finch for convincing Violet to get back in the car and start living again—until Finch and Violet accidentally spend the night together without checking in, leading Violet’s parents to worry that something happened to her. Though they forbid Violet from seeing Finch after this and are angry when Violet admits that she’s been seeing him behind their back, both of Violet’s parents try to find help for Finch when Violet tells them that she’s worried about his mental health. They’re also both incensed about the circumstances surrounding Finch’s suicide—they blame Finch’s mom for neglecting her son and not seeing the red flags.