Mrs. Sleet Character Analysis in Bud, Not Buddy

Lefty Lewis’s daughter and the mother of Kim and Scott Sleet. She is the first person Bud hears when he wakes up after getting a ride from Lefty Lewis. She is very concerned with Bud’s appearance when her father brings Bud into her home in Flint. She also has little patience for her father’s constant teasing and mocking. Regardless, she treats Bud to new clothes and a hot breakfast before her father and Bud get back on the road to Grand Rapids.

Mrs. Sleet Character Timeline in Bud, Not Buddy

The timeline below shows where the character Mrs. Sleet appears in Bud, Not Buddy. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

The woman introduces herself as Mrs. Sleet . She tells Bud to go wash up while she gets him clothes that no... (full context)

Economic Insecurity and Community Theme Icon

When Bud comes out of the bathroom, he sees Mrs. Sleet has put new clothes on the bed for him. Because they are slightly too big,... (full context)

...will be coming out soon and they’re going to share the food with Bud because Mrs. Sleet said that Bud is their “special guest.” Kim asks him if she’s treating him nicely... (full context)

Mrs. Sleet returns with what Bud assumes are sausages. Then after Kim and Scott say grace, people... (full context)

As they all talk, Mrs. Sleet mentions “redcaps,” so Kim asks her mother to explain what a “redcap” is to Bud.... (full context)

Towards the end of the breakfast, Lefty Lewis teases Mrs. Sleet about her cooking again, prompting her to smack him on the head once more. (full context)