Myrtle Vandermark

Myrtle Vandermark is a minor supporting character in North Park and mother of Lydia and Linus.
== Background ==
Myrtle is the stressed mother of Lydia and Linus who has constantly lived in her sister's shadow. She struggles to deal with a rebellious daughter who hates her, and her sister's constant comparing of her family to theirs.
== Appearance ==
Myrtle is a plain woman with brown hair, often seen wearing a simple green dress with white frills.
== Personality ==
Myrtle is very overwhelmed with her daughter that she often comes across on the verge of a breakdown, but constantly tries to keep a positive attitude about things even if it means taking frequent verbal abuse from Lydia. She has deep rooted insecurity issues and wishes she could have normal, pleasant children like her sister has.
== Family ==
==== Ernest Vandermark ====
Myrtle loves her husband and how normal he is compared to some other men in North Park. He tends to be very calm, which lets him be a level headed anchor for her when she's stressed or overwhelmed with her daughter or her sister.
==== Lydia ====
Myrtle has tried her best to understand her daughter, but she cannot. Lydia lacks Myrtle's passiveness that allowed her to be pushed around by her sister, so when Lydia starts getting compared to Posie all the time by both Myrtle and Heather, she pushes back with her abrasiveness. Myrtle had hoped that she could redeem herself through her daughter, that she could surpass the expectations she failed to meet when she was her age, but already feels like she failed in this regard. Now she is easily intimidated and pushed around by Lydia, which only makes her feel worse.
==== Linus ====
Myrtle isn't as concerned about her son's behaviour, as to her it's just him going through a harmless phase. She is however saddened by the fact he refuses to cooperate at times, such as refusing to smile in family photos or play board games together. It's bad enough when Lydia does it, she wishes at least one of her children could be friendly.
==== Heather McGarden ====
Myrtle's sister, the two of them were frequently compared to each other while growing up. Heather often exceeded expectations and was considered the smarter, prettier one between the two. Because of this Myrtle has some pent up angst with her sister, especially as she has to deal with Heather bragging about how much better her family is.
== Relationships ==
==== Martin McGarden ====
Heather's husband, Myrtle actually gets along with him as he doesn't constantly brag about his daughter around her. He seems a bit oblivious to the tension between her and his wife.
== Powers and abilities ==
==== Breaking point ====
Myrtle has been at her breaking point for several years now, it's a miracle she has been able to last this long without a full breakdown.
==== Not much else ====
Yeah she hasn't got much going for her.
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Category:Parents
Category:Female Characters