The matriarch is also business-minded and expects all members of the circus to give nothing but the best and add something to the show. Jumbo had a baby, she announced to the others 'Ah, this is a proud, proud day!' and presumably saw a new addition to the circus act. She takes her job at the circus seriously, and has little to no patience for time wasters or sub par performances from fellow elephants.

While she wasn't outright cruel to Dumbo, she initially ostracized him and disgraced him from being an elephant. The Elephant Matriarch (voiced by Verna Felton) holds her social status due to being bigger, stronger, and having a more staunch and experienced personality.