Maternal Love in Cynthia Ozicks The Shawl In the short story The Shawl the author Cynthia Ozick uses a small wrap as a symbol of maternal love within a concentration camp during World War II The relationship between a mother and her child is known to be special because a mothers love is known to be irreplaceable This is what is referred to as a form of maternal love Rich 17 Women who are naturally nurturing creatures will do anything to protect their children no matter what circumstance or situ
Women are naturally nurturing creatures They will do anything to protect our children no matter the circumstance and situations we are in In Cynthia Oznicks The Shawl the use of symbolism conveys the overall theme There are many definitions of love but love cannot be defined by words it can only be proven and shown by the actions of a person In The Shawl the love a mother has for her daughter is shown in more ways than one There were many times in the story that Rosa has proven her love for her