Object

Anne's Coat

Anne tosses her coat onto the only spare chair at the alpha mums' crowded table in the local cafe. The garment drapes over the chair back, serving as a clear territorial claim that blocks Kevin's attempt to join and reinforces the group's control over the prime seating spot. Julia witnesses the move while positioning her kids nearby.

1 appearances

Purpose

Reserve a seat in a crowded cafe

Significance

Marks the alpha mums' dominance over the cafe's social hierarchy, excludes outsiders like Kevin and Julia, and highlights the transactional power dynamics that pull Julia into their orbit.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments

S1E1 · MOTHERLAND

Bartering for the Alpha Table

Anne throws her coat onto the only spare chair to reserve it — a small territorial gesture that enforces the alpha table's control over space and signals who belongs at the centre.

Before: Coat on Anne's shoulders or chair area prior to the squeeze for space.

After: Draped over the spare chair, physically blocking access and marking the seat as claimed.

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