“I had no shoe on my foot. As for a stocking, I didn't know that sort of thing by name. I spent the day in a ditch and the night in a pigsty. This is how I spent my tenth birthday. (Times p. 11) When I first read this part of the story, I thought this guy was just another stereotypical rich guy, just bragging about his wealth, but his personality is much more than that. If the story ended without the audience realizing that Mrs. Peglar was Bounderby's mother, the question of their relationship would have an easy answer. Since it ended like this, it's even better. This shows that Josiah is selfish and crazy. Someone could argue that Mrs. Peglar may have been a terrible mother, but when Josiah tries to confront her, her response shocks him. “Josiah in the gutter!” Nothing of the sort, sir. Never!" (Times p. 196) Mrs. Peglar helped Josiah when he almost ended up on the streets. The relationship between him and his mother is surprising because of her claims. He should be grateful and humbled for what Mrs. Peglar did for