She's also my favourite adult character. I have really been trying hard to capture her love, protective nature in my story. I find that it is such a pity that she does not get as large a role as The Longnecks or Mr Threehorn.
But on the times that she does have a part she really is a compassionate character most of the time, I don't see her as wise as The Longnecks but she has a great caring composure that really shows with her.
I have even more respect for her after she has taken up the burden of looking after Spike as her own son. It also makes me wonder what family she grew up in to be that open to other species as we all know that the other kinds practiced racism in those days. Still she really does try to look after him despite it's challenges, especially in 8.
8 certainly showed how close she is to Spike, it's always hard to watch a loved one leave, she really does see him as a son after saving him. She also appears to be very sensitive to her daughter's concerns as seen in 8. However I wish she had more time and development on screen.