Body and Soul
Who is Emma Rawlings in Body and Soul by Frank Conroy?
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At six feet tall and three hundred pounds, Emma Rawlings, Claude's mother, is an imposing figure of a woman. She is a cab driver by occupation, as well as a professional drinker.... she's an alcoholic. Emma loves her son, but her maternal skills are definitely lacking. Over time, she becomes an embarrassment to her talented and driven son.
Body and Soul.