Where yet was ever found a mother Who'd give her booby for another?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It questions if any mother would trade her child for another.
- In plain terms
- No mother would trade her child.
- What can you take from it?
- Maternal bonds are seen as unique.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is maternal instinct unique?
- Can bonds be replaced?
Another view
Assumes all mothers feel the same.
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