Character Analysis
Benjamin's mom, Mrs. Braddock is concerned about her son just lying around for weeks doing nothing. She wants to know where he goes every night and won't believe him when he claims he's just getting drunk and driving around. She also urges him to date Elaine Robinson.
It seems like there would be more to say about Mrs. Braddock, but there really isn't—that's the essence of her role.
A hint that she might be a little forward-thinking is the interesting op-art shirt she wears in one scene. It's fun and different, not stodgy. She seems energetic and fun, not the unbearably oppressive mom that Ben seems to be reacting to. A little embarrassing, maybe, but like we said, that's what parents do to their adult children sometimes.
We can't blame her for wondering why her boy is out all night and lying about why.