Mrs.
Jensen is Lorraine's miserable mother in 's . Mrs. Jensen is depicted as a
cynical, pessimistic woman, who is extremely insecure, hypocritical, and suspicious of her
daughter. Mrs. Jensen has a difficult life working as a home-care nurse for the terminally ill
as well as being a single mother. While she was pregnant with Lorraine, Mrs. Jensen discovered
that her husband contracted a venereal disease, which led to their separation. As a result of
her terrible marriage, Mrs. Jensen harbors negative feelings towards all men and continually
warns her daughter that men are only interested in one thing.
Mrs. Jensen is
also critical of her daughter and constantly criticizes Lorraine about her hair, weight, and
clothing, which negatively affects her daughter's self-esteem. Mrs. Jensen is also portrayed as
hypocritical. She tells her daughter not to steal things but continually takes food that belongs
to her employers. She also receives compensation from funeral homes by referring patients'
families to certain homes after their loved ones pass away. Despite her negative attitude
towards life and terrible parenting skills, Mrs. Jensen has a sensitive side, which she does not
show very often.
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