Mothers Quote by Edwidge Danticat
““The only way to save them is to immediately sever them from the place where they are born. Otherwise they will always spend too much time chasing a shadow they can never reach… San manman, motherless, was the way you described someone who was lost, brutal and cruel. Fantom, ghost, was another. People without mothers, it was believed, were capable of anything.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dew Breaker, 2004
Children without mothers are portrayed as vulnerable and capable of extreme actions, highlighting societal neglect.
In simple terms: Motherless children are seen as vulnerable and dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Address support for motherless children.
Themes
family
vulnerability
societal neglect
Mood
concerned
empathetic
Type
social
psychological
When to use this quote
- social services
- community programs
- mental health support
Key Concepts
orphanhood
psychology
trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What societal factors contribute to these outcomes?
- How can communities better support motherless children?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes beyond motherlessness influence behavior.
