What is mother Skunk’s role in the story? Mother Skunk’s role in the story is to convince the reader about the narrator’s belief that we should never disobey our parents as they know what is best for us. Mother Skunk told Roger never to forget his distinct identity. Related posts: Why does Jo call the Skunk’s mommy stupid? How was the Skunk’s story different from the other stories narrated by Jack? Describe Jack’s art of storytelling. We can’t approve of Jack’s attitude towards his wife. Comment.