Abstract:Gorky's Mother plays an important role in inheriting and developing traditional literature of Russian.The author has portrayed the image of Mother,who is one of the proletariat revolutionary representatives.As a hero in this novel,Mother's image plays an important role.Under the influence of the revolutionary truths,the coward mother has become a brave and steadfast advocate of the revolution.It turns out that the Marxism is effective in teaching and changing people.In addition,the author has depicted a new relation,which is equal to other people.In brief,this image of Mother is neither god nor hero.She is an actually developing and changing woman.