Maria Flores

Maria Flores is a frizzy haired lady who is Jorge's mother.
== Characteristics ==
=== Appearance ===
Maria Flores is depicted as a chubby woman with frizzy, short dark brown hair and light pink square glasses. She wears a bright pink shirt, a dark purple skirt, and matching shoes. Additionally, Maria sports gold hoop earrings.
=== Personality ===
Maria is portrayed as a very attentive and overprotective mother, particularly towards her son Jorge. She obsesses over Jorge's well-being and does not hesitate to reprimand him when he misbehaves. Maria exhibits an argumentative nature, as seen in her interactions with the A-1 hot air balloon tour workers, where she questions the safety of the balloon rides and argues when she and Jorge are assigned to different balloons.
Maria's overprotectiveness extends to babying Jorge and restricting his activities to ensure his safety. She loves spending time with Jorge and engages in activities with him, although her choices may not align with his interests. Despite her love for Jorge, Maria is oblivious to his true feelings and desires.
== Storyline ==
In the Poptropica graphic novel series, Maria appears as Jorge's mother. In "Mystery of the Map," she is depicted flying in a hot air balloon with Jorge, Oliver, and Mya. Maria's overprotective nature is highlighted as she admonishes Jorge for misbehavior and ensures his safety during their balloon ride.
In "The End of Time," Maria's overprotectiveness is further explored as she restricts Jorge's activities and attempts to bond with him. However, Jorge struggles to enjoy their time together, leading to feelings of isolation. Despite their differences, Maria accompanies Jorge on a hot air balloon ride, where they experience an adventure together. After the children's balloon "crashed," Maria meets Oliver and Mya's parents, expressing happiness at the close bond formed between the children.
== Relationships ==
=== Family ===
==== Maria ====
Maria and her son Jorge have a complicated, but ultimately loving relationship. Maria had babied and coddled Jorge his whole life for unknown reasons, making Jorge feel smothered and isolated from other kids. When Jorge complained to his mother that he had no friends, he didn't tell her that it was partly due to the restrictions she placed on him. Maria comforted her son, telling him that he has many positive qualities and that if the other kids can't see that, then it's their loss.
Maria offered to spend time with Jorge so he wouldn't be lonely. Jorge wasn't thrilled to hang out with his mother, since the activities she did were boring to him. However, he did not tell her this.
Maria will often tell her son, “Jorge, sit down and don't touch anything,” 
==== Mr. Flores ====
Maria is not shown interacting with her husband. At the dinner table when Jorge is upset over not having friends, it's her who comforts him.
==== Friends ====
==== Kevin and Sandy ====
Maria met Kevin and Sandy at the end of the story, when the children’s balloon crashed. Kevin and Maria acknowledge how close their children have gotten, and the parents formally introduce themselves, with Kevin and Maria shaking hands.
==== Unnamed card players ====
Maria plays cards with a blond and ginger woman.
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