Mother
Mother is a very serious member of the community, mainly due to her job as Judge at the Department of Justice. Cases of citizens who break rules are brought before her. From there on her job is to punish/chastise these citizens. However, after two mistakes, Mother has no choice but to release the rule breaker. This job is also very demanding, putting pressure, responsibility, and stress upon Mother.
Mother's family unit is her son Jonas, 12, daughter Lily, 8, and husband, Father. In this community, there is no mention of "love". Consequently, Mother shares a partnership relationship with her husband, Father. So far, their relationship has been successful. The reason why they were paired with each other is because Father's giddy, fun personality balances Mother's serious, neutral, and wise/intelligent personality. Mother is closer to Jonas than Lily, as she showed through the Stirrings talk with Jonas. She actually told Jonas to sit down and talk, rather than Jonas asking. I highly doubt that Mother would do that for Lily.
Character Trait Adjectives:
Stressed (pg.10)
During the daily ritual of sharing feelings, Mother talked about how she would have to release a citizen who had broken two rules. This worried Mother and put a lot of stress upon her.
Anxious (pg.33)
At the daily ritual of sharing dreams, Mother talked about her dream. She said that she had broken a rule that she didn't understand. She was confused and anxious.
Shocked (pg. 21-22)
When Lily says that she wants to be a Birthmother, Mother gets furious. Since there is very little honor in that Assignment, Mother does not want Lily to get it. She suggests to do her volunteer hours at a Nurturing Center, where she will always be with newchildren, when she turns eight.