--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: O what is it about having one's own Babe…" description: "\"O what is it about having one's own Babe upon one's Hip that makes a Woman wish to go home to her Mother? A Desire to say: 'Look, the Circle is complea..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b4/erica-jong-445_babe_o-what-is-it-about-having-one-s-own-babe_2552437.jpg" --- # O what is it about having one's own Babe upon one's Hip… ![“O what is it about having one's own Babe upon one's Hip that makes a Woman wish to go home to her Mother? A Desire to say: 'Look, the Circle is compleat'? A Desire to say: 'Look, I have cross'd the Divide and now am more like you'? A Desire to say: 'Look, this Babe I offer you is my most precious…” quote by Erica Jong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b4/erica-jong-445_babe_o-what-is-it-about-having-one-s-own-babe_2552437.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b4/erica-jong-445_babe_o-what-is-it-about-having-one-s-own-babe_2552437.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b4/erica-jong-445_babe_o-what-is-it-about-having-one-s-own-babe_2552437.jpg) > “O what is it about having one's own Babe upon one's Hip that makes a Woman wish to go home to her Mother? A Desire to say: 'Look, the Circle is compleat'? A Desire to say: 'Look, I have cross'd the Divide and now am more like you'? A Desire to say: 'Look, this Babe I offer you is my most precious Gift'?” [Erica Jong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/erica-jong/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Explores a woman's desire to share her beloved child, seeing it as a symbolic completion and a bridge to deeper unity. **In simple terms:** A mother wishes to give her child to another, feeling a sense of completion. Key Takeaway Sharing a child can symbolize unity and personal growth. Themes motherhood gift completion unity Mood contemplative nostalgic Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - family gatherings - adoption discussions - cultural rituals - personal reflections Key Concepts symbolism psychology relationships Questions to Reflect On - What does “completing the circle” mean to you? - How does sharing a child affect identity? 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