In literature, the mother-son dynamic has been a central theme in works such as The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, where the protagonist Esther Greenwood's struggles with mental illness are deeply tied to her complicated relationship with her mother. Similarly, in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the character of Scout Finch (Francesca Calantzis) learns valuable life lessons from her mother, Atticus's wife, Calpurnia, and her own mother, who though not present, has a lasting impact on her worldview. In The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, the character of Dorian Gray's relationship with his mother is portrayed as overbearing and controlling, contributing to his downfall.