Today's post is all about books that have great mothers or other maternal figures. I love to read books that involve families and with mother's day just around the corner, now would be a great chance to share some of my favourite fictional mother figures. I have learnt through reading that a woman doesn't need to be your own mother in order to be a maternal figure for you and it has been wonderful to watch these type of relationships blossom. So let's get into it!
5. Elsie “Ella” Foxx
(Will & Whit By Laura Lee Gulledge)
Ella Foxx is the aunt of Will and becomes her guardian when her sister and brother in law (Will's parents) die in an accident. I chose her as one of my favourites as she is quite a fun and easy going personality but she also really looks out for Will. She tries her best to make Will feel better and encourages her to go out and have fun when she knows Will is feeling down or scared.
4. Alma LeFay Peregrine
(The Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children Trilogy By Ransom Riggs)
Alma Peregrine (most commonly referred to as Miss Peregrine) is the headmaster of school for the gifted children. I chose her because of her gentle and kind personality. She treats each one of the children at her school as one of her own and looks out for their well beings. She too is also quite a gifted character as she has the ability to change into a type of bird called a Peregrine. In addition to this gift, she also has the great power of controlling time and creating loops which is explained in the book.
(Photo: Eva Green as Miss Peregrine in the upcoming film)
3. Natalie Prior
(The Divergent Trilogy By Veronica Roth)
Natalie Prior is the mother of the protagonist of the trilogy, Beatrice 'Tris" Prior. I chose her because she was a strong woman who really cared about her world and the protection of the divergents. Once she had Tris and Caleb she lived to protect her children and create a better world for them. She is also super kick-ass and does everything she can to look after her children. If you have read the series, you will know what I'm talking about when I say that she was an amazing woman and a loving mother.
(Photo: Ashley Judd as Natalie Prior in the Divergent films)
2. Esme Cullen
(The Twilight Saga By Stephenie Meyer)
Esme Cullen is the adoptive mother of Bella Swan's partner, Edward Cullen. I'm sure everyone has either heard, read or watched this series but to be safe, I shall not spoil the story for anyone. The main character, Bella lives with her father while her mother goes travelling with her new partner. Esme becomes a strong female role model for Bella while she is in Forks. I chose Esme as a favourite as I loved her kindness and loving spirit as well as her ability to see the good in people and welcome them into her family. She is never hostile towards Bella despite the fact that Bella herself is not a vampire. I also loved how caring she was towards all ther adoptive children and treated all of them as if they were her own. She was a kick-ass character with a wonderful personality.
(Photo: Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen in the Twilight films)
1. Molly Weasley
(The Harry Potter Series By J.K. Rowling)
Last but certainly not least, Molly Weasley is the mother of Harry Potter's best friend, Ron Weasley. By far she is my absolute favourite mother figure as she has a kind and thoughtful personality that is projected throughout the series. From the very beginning, she helps Harry and as time goes on she starts to treat him as her own son. She is always making sure he is safe, well fed and has everything he needs which was what Harry needed since he grew up with his mean aunt and uncle. Besides taking care of Harry, she is also really protective of her own 7 children and does whatever she can to protect them and guide them towards a good life. She is definitely a kick-ass mother as well which is seen later on in the series. Though her children may despise her at times, they can't argue that she gave them the best life she could with what little they had.
(Photo: Julie Walters as Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter films)
So those are my top 5 fictional mothers and other maternal figures. As you can tell, I mainly chose woman who weren't even the biological mother of the main character. I just love reading about woman that take care of not only their own children, but other children who need their help too. Let me know what your top 5 is this week and don't forget to check out the Top 5 Wednesday group on goodreads. Happy Early Mother's Day to all the mother out there!
Hope you are all having a wonderful day!
~Louise
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