# Mother Comes to the Rescue explained — Green Forest Stories

> Chapter companion for Green Forest Stories by Thornton W. Burgess.

## What happens

Boxer and Woof-Woof climb a tall tree for safety, but Buster Bear climbs after them. Terrified, they cry for their mother. Mother Bear hears their cries and rushes to the rescue, causing Buster to drop from the tree and flee in fear.

## Themes in this chapter

### Innocence and Vulnerability

The cubs' helplessness and terror highlight their vulnerability and dependence on their mother.

### Fear and Survival

The cubs' fear of Buster Bear and Mother Bear's aggressive response demonstrate the survival instincts in the wild.

## Character check-ins

### Boxer

One of the twin bear cubs who climbs a tree to escape Buster Bear and cries for his mother.

### Woof Woof

The other twin bear cub who climbs the tree with Boxer and screams for their mother.

### Mother Bear

The mother of Boxer and Woof-Woof who rushes to their rescue, causing Buster Bear to flee.

### Buster Bear

The bear who chases the cubs up the tree but drops and runs away when Mother Bear arrives.

## Key lines

> In all the world, below, above, The greatest thing is mother love.

Mother love is the greatest force in the world.

_Opening lines emphasizing the theme of maternal love._

> The love of a mother is wonderful beyond all things. There is nothing to compare with it.

A mother's love is unmatched and incomparable.

_Further elaboration on the power of maternal love._

## Links

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