"THE UNITY OF THE IMAGE OF THE CHILD AND THE MOTHER IN THE WORKS OF PEARL S. BUCK"

This study examines the thematic unity of the figures of mother and child in the literary works of Pearl S. Buck, emphasizing how their bond reflects cultural, emotional, and moral foundations in Eastern and Western contexts. Buck, who grew up in China and wrote extensively about the lives of Chinese peasants, portrays motherhood as a central force of stability and identity. Her characters often embody the duality of vulnerability and strength, especially in the mother-child relationship. The article analyzes selected novels, such as The Good Earth, The Women’s Pavilion, and The Mother, to highlight how Buck links the fates of mother and child to highlight themes of survival, sacrifice, and transformation. Through this lens, the unity between mother and child becomes not only a personal bond but also a larger metaphor for continuity, tradition, and social commentary in times of turmoil.