American Dirt
by Jeanine Cummins

Víctor’s Mother Character Analysis

Víctor’s mother is watering the lawn while her son Víctor plays futból when Lydia, Luca, Soledad, and Rebeca run past them as they try to hide from la migra in Hermosillo. She surreptitiously invites the group to hide in her garden shed and covers for them when the authorities come in search of migrants.
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Víctor’s Mother Character Timeline in American Dirt

The timeline below shows where the character Víctor’s Mother appears in American Dirt. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 24
Trauma Theme Icon
Forced Migration Theme Icon
...parking in front of the house. A voice asks Víctor if he’s seen any migrantes. Víctor’s mom pokes her head out of their front door. She first chides Víctor for not coming... (full context)
Trauma Theme Icon
Survival, Grief, and Resilience Theme Icon
...optimistic, but she feigns acceptance for Soledad’s sake. Just as it starts to get late, Víctor’s mom comes to the shed with a pot of beans and some tortillas. She tells them... (full context)
Chapter 28
Forced Migration Theme Icon
...the apartment and abandons Marisol without further explanation. On the way, Lydia and Luca see an old lady selling things out of her house. Desperate to get out of sight, they enter and... (full context)