Cells Quote by Emma Donoghue
““It's weird to have something that's mine-not-Ma's. Everything else is both of ours. I guess my body is mine and the ideas that happen in my head. But my cells are made out of her cells so I'm kind of hers.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Wonder, Emma Donoghue, 2016
Identity is shared between mother and child, blurring ownership of body and mind.
In simple terms: Body and mind belong to both mother and child.
Recognize intertwined identities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- pregnancy
- parenting
- medical ethics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we define ownership of self?
- What rights should each party have?
Complex legal and ethical implications arise.