Cristina has been a good mother from the beginning of the book. The first quotation that proves this, is when Vincenzo, Maria's son got in a fight with Vittorio, "Vincenzo was about two years older than me, and taller and stronger; and in an instant he sensed the sudden lag in my resolution and moved from surprised defense to attack, throwing me off his chest and pinning me to the ground, his fist beating my head against the dirt while the other children stood round watching or urging him on (105)." Being a good mother is sticking up for your son when he's in trouble, and this is exactly what Cristina does, "I'll make her pay for this, Vittorio, you'll see, by the blood of Christ I'll make her pay. The, wiping at some tears in her own eyes, she took me

Making sure your son is on track with his life, which in doing so will create a promising future for your child. Cristina did exactly that making sure her son was on task for a good future and not just doing nothing, being a bum on the street. A quotation that proves Cristina carrying about Vittorio's future is, "But now, it seemed, I was to be reformed. 'We'll show la maestra, eh?' my mother said. 'When you grow up you're going to be a pope. This summer you'll catch up on all the lessons you missed while you were out chasing sheep with Fabrizio.' (9)" This shows that she was not only carrying about his school work, but that she also cared about his future in society. Making sure that Vittorio will eventually catch up on all his work and he will be on a better path for the future and the rest of his life. Being showed here is a carrying Mother who wants the best for her son, making sure he's on task with his life. This is another reason why Cristina is a good mother to Vittorio and also a good quality, which every good mother should have.

She pulled me closer, putting her cheek against mine.

In conclusion, being a good mother means bringing your child up to be a good person, a valuable asset in society, watching out for your child, and making sure your child's life is on task. The points which have been provided are just some of the qualities of a good mot

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