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Mrs. Phillips is a minor antagonist in the 2013 video game, Grand Theft Auto V, She is Trevor Phillips’ mother who was abusive towards him in child and adult hood.
History[]
Background[]
Mrs. Philips is the mother of Trevor Philips and Ryan Philips, the latter of whom died at some point before the game. It is implied in the game that Mrs. Philips was physically, mentally and sexually abusive towards Trevor, never paying attention to him and verbally chastising and demeaning him on the rare occasions when she did.
She was a prostitute when Trevor was younger, as evidenced when she asks him "Is that what you think I am, a prostitute? Still?" and when he is having a Private Dance, he affirms that his mother was once a stripper.
Mrs. Philips was sentenced to prison for an unknown amount of time. It is also unknown what she was sentenced for, but it could possibly be related to drugs, as Mrs. Philips appears to be a Deludamol addict, which is a parody of painkillers.
She mentions that Trevor never wrote or visited her during her stay in prison, much to her disappointment.
Events of Grand Theft Auto V[]
“ | Is that how you greet your mother, Trevor? | „ |
~ Mrs. Philips to Trevor |
The only appearance she makes is during the Strangers and Freaks mission, Mrs. Philips after completing the main story, if Trevor is kept alive. When Trevor arrives at his home, he encounters an older woman, much to his shock. When Trevor asks her what she's doing in his trailer, she turns around and faces him, asking him, "Is this how you greet your mother, Trevor?" Trevor indicates that he was unaware she had been released from prison. She's disappointed in her son because he never wrote to or visited her, then asks him if he found a woman yet. Not letting him answer the question, she asks if he's gay, which she would have no problem with, as she states she'd always wanted a gay son; a son that wouldn't forget about his mother.
After Trevor deeply apologizes to her, she states she is in great pain and requires a "literal truckload" of Deludamol. When Trevor is about to walk outside, Mrs. Philips mentions to bring her a gentleman as well if he finds one, stating that Trevor could really use a father figure. Ron is missing from outside but immediately posts on Trevor's Lifeinvader page, "Ain't you gonna introduce me to your mom?" indicating he was aware she was inside. If Trevor lingers around the trailer or returns, it will be locked and Mrs. Philips will continue to berate him from inside, claiming he cannot do anything right and that was the reason his father left them.
To complete the the next mission after the cutscene, Trevor must find a Deludamol van. Once the van has been found and brought back to the trailer, it appears that Mrs. Philips has disappeared, and is nowhere to be found, which leads to Trevor crying on the floor.
Personality[]
Mrs. Phillips, Trevor Phillips’ mother in Grand Theft Auto V, is a deeply manipulative and domineering character. Her personality is characterized by the following traits: manipulative, domineering, self-centered, critical and unloving.
Mrs. Phillips wields control over Trevor through guilt, manipulation, and emotional abuse. She often berates him, using his past and his insecurities against him to get what she wants.
She is highly controlling, treating Trevor as if he were still a child rather than an adult. Her presence immediately reduces Trevor, a usually violent and independent character, to a submissive and obedient state.
Her harsh treatment and lack of support in Trevor’s childhood arguably contributed to his unstable, violent, and erratic nature.
Mrs. Phillips shows no real affection or pride for Trevor. Instead, she is highly critical of him, constantly expressing disappointment and dissatisfaction with his life choices.
Her interactions with Trevor revolve around her own needs and desires, such as demanding that he retrieve her “medication” during the optional mission involving her.
Overall, Mrs. Phillips embodies an overbearing, toxic maternal figure whose influence on Trevor underscores the dysfunctional relationships and emotional scars central to the character’s personality.
Trivia[]
- Trevor is very sensitive about his mother and will usually get angry very easily if either he or his mother is insulted. This is shown by the fact that one of the main causes of his anger is being called a "motherfucker".
- It is unknown whether she was a hallucination or not.