Ruth’s son, Buddy Jr., loses his arm in a train accident.
In the novel “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” by Fannie Flagg, which the movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” is based on, Ruth Jamison has a son named Buddy Jr. The character of Buddy Jr. is not as prominent in the movie as he is in the book. In the book, Buddy Jr. is involved in a tragic accident that results in the loss of his arm. This incident occurs when he is playing near the train tracks, a location that holds significant meaning throughout the story, as it is also where Ruth’s brother-in-law (and Idgie’s brother), Buddy Threadgoode, was killed years earlier. The loss of his arm is a pivotal moment for the character, as it affects his life and the lives of those around him, including his mother Ruth and her close friend Idgie Threadgoode. Despite his injury, Buddy Jr. grows up to be a well-adjusted individual, thanks in part to the loving and supportive community of Whistle Stop.
