Lillian Meechum in the absence of Bull is a strong and active mother, devoted to her children’s education, activities, and needs. The children feel more secure, loved, and protected when Lillian is the head of their family. The interaction with Ben her eldest child is truly unique. Ben is her shoulder in hard times and is the person she can trust. Lillian also feels the need to always be perceived as a strong, moral, and religiously devoted.
The poem ‘Nettles’ by Scannel explores the ways in which a parent is protective towards their child and doesn’t want to see them get hurt so they will do anything in their power to protect them, however they cannot always be protected and soon they will be hurt. The poem ‘Born yesterday’ by Amis explores the ways in which the speaker is wishing an unborn baby girl the best in life and how he doesn’t expect her to be perfect, and she ‘may be ordinary’. These two poems go well together because they are both based on a realistic view on life, they both show the way people will shield their loved ones from the unseen pain and unhappiness of the unknown future. The line “My son would often feel sharp wounds again” from ‘Nettles’ shows that no matter how much a parent tries to protect their child they will get hurt. This is also portrayed in ‘Born yesterday’ when it says “tightly-folded bud” this indicates that although the child may be young and unable to defend for herself her loved ones will try and protect her, however soon they won’t be there to protect her and she will be left to defend for herself.
I bought her a hot-water heater, and another one when it wore out…They were tiny things, inconsequential things. I did them because I was supposed to, because it was my turn to do things for her, and because I was trying to make up for any wrong I had ever done her.” (Bragg, pg. 151) His mother made many sacrifices for her boys when she was growing up, and Bragg was compassionate to his mother. He loved her so much and wanted her to live a comfortable life. This can strike a note with most readers, as most people feel attached to their mothers and would do anything to make them happy.
Mrs. Sommer has sacrificed too much for her family and this is just a little bit that she could enjoy. Apparently Mrs. Sommer doesn’t want to abandon her family neither abandon her personal identity while fulfilling the role of a wife and a mother. The story's ambiguous ending suggests that the struggle is one that continues to be encountered by women. Most of the mother always sacrificed for their family and they barely
And if I see not half my days that’s due, What nature would, God grant to yours and you; (10-14) Bradstreet writes “Before the Birth of One of Her Children” seemingly as a eulogy. The poem is to comfort the child if Bradstreet does not survive birth. This illustrates the great amount of love and dedication she has for her children. Luther Caldwell, editor of An Account of Anne Bradstreet: The Puritan Poetess and Kindred Topics states: “According to many able and learned men of her time, she was the most remarkable, level-headed and self-poised intellectual woman of the early colonial times, and a Christian woman, devout and conscientious, of the loftiest faith” (Caldwell 5). She was a dedicated mother and her poetry expressed everlasting love for her children.
Motherhood Raising a child is not easy especially when a mother is subjected to racial discrimination, poor socioeconomic conditions, daily scrutiny or ethical questions. Two well-known authors, Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks, poetically express some of these struggles that surround the theme of motherhood. Langston Hughes’ “Mother to Son” reveals that this mother (Mother 1) is a caring individual who has to gently remind her son that “Life…ain’t…no crystal stair” (Pg.1254). Life is not going to be easy for the mother or child, but having the gift and opportunity of life is something that many people take for granted. In contrast, Gwendolyn Brooks’ “the mother” exposes the reality and un-motherly act of abortion.
In this paper I will discuss how she inspired me and in a moment I pulled myself together that I should fulfill my lifelong dream, make her prod and there is nothing that should stop me. I strongly believe that failure is not an option for me in life and I want to carry this message to my child as she grows. I am at a point in life where I look at my life and my future with a very serious and subjective point of view. I was lucky to marry my best friend, the love of my life and the most amazing man and we share a beautiful daughter. Being a mother has been truly a wakeup call and a sincere motivation to continue my education.
My mother is the most inspiring person in my life. The reason why I chose my mother is because she is really all I have. She is my motivation, she has always been there for me and helps me live through all my struggles even during the most difficult times in my life I knew I could turn to her. I grew up with a mother and a father, but my mother was the one who pushed me to my true potential and kept me focused on doing better in school. Overall, my mother has molded me into a better student and young man.
Sonnet “To My Mother” describe the poet's feelings of great admiration and love of his mother. are evident throughout the poem. The poem begins with the Octave describes his irresistible mother, a woman of strong moral character and incredible strength as even the problems of life could not conquer her spirits. she will always remain in his heart and when he says that she is, 'most near', 'most dear' and 'most loved- that she is, 'most near', 'most dear' and 'most loved, he confirms the strength of these feelings. The line “Sitting as huge as Asia’’ means his mother encompasses the goodness and gigantic strength of the vast world and she is viewing the whole world from the huge window that points out to an open mind always ready to change her thinking patterns with moving time.
The first thing I admire the most of my mom is her ability to love. My mom is the most caring person I know. She is always there for someone who is need of any type of help. Also she can never stay mad for so long at my sisters and I even when we deserve it. She has always been there for me in the most difficult situations I have overcome in my life.