Griffin's mother, like many teachers, despised the tedious task of grading papers. Despite her dislike, she approached the job with care and precision, focusing on detailing every mistake and suggesting improvements in writing style and content. Her attention to detail reflected her commitment to education, even if it came with a heavy dose of sarcasm.

Her comments often included pointed, critical questions aimed at prompting deeper thinking from her students. She wouldn't wait for their responses, instead offering her own cynical answers, implying that if the work's quality was poor, it was unlikely they had invested much effort into it. This combination of strictness and irony in her feedback illustrates her complex personality as an educator.