The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy Who is The Mid Wife from The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy and what is their importance? Asked by bookragstutor on 25 Oct 11:31 Last updated by Cat on 16 Oct 01:09
The midwife is the person chosen by Tristram's mother to deliver him. Early in the book, Tristram describes her as a struggling widow with a large family, but through the kindness of the parson and his wife, she manages to get a midwife license.