The Lord of the Rings · Character
Mrs. Cotton
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 18
Mrs. Cotton has the reassuring warmth of a well-kept home: a familiar presence at the round door and a welcome in the glow of the kitchen. There is an easy, steadfast comfort about her, rooted in the ordinary kindness of the Shire.
- Gender
- female
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 18
- Books
- 1
Mrs. Cotton is part of the Bywater family whose quiet courage helps restore the Shire after it has been brought under harsh rule. Seen with Rosie and Nibs at the family home, she belongs to the community that stands together when its familiar way of life is threatened. Her presence helps make the return to the Shire feel like a return to hearth, kin, and everyday life.
Description
Mrs. Cotton is a Hobbit woman, but the text gives no precise details of her height, build, complexion, hair, or features. She is associated with a round-doored home and a warm family kitchen, settings that suggest a practical, domestic style without specifying particular garments. Her presence feels familiar and welcoming, grounded in the comfortable closeness of Shire life.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Appearances
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