Top Five: Literary Moms

This post is a bit late in the day, so apologies! Better late than never though. In honor of Mother's Day, I've made a list of my top five favorite literary moms. In no particular order:

1. Molly Weasley and Lily Potter (Harry Potter) 
• So much to say about these awesome moms. Nothing beats the scene in HP7 with Molly and Bellatrix. Lily Potter sacrificed herself for her child. Not sure if you can really top either of these moms. Both would (and did!) do anything for their children. Dying for your kids? That's real motherly love. 
2. Hester Prynne (The Scarlet Letter) 
• Not one of my favorite books, but you can't deny that Hester was a legit mom. Her daughter, Pearl, was a total brat, but Hester made do as best as an adulterous mother can in Puritan times.
3. Mrs. Bennet (Pride & Prejudice)
• I might be leaning more towards the film portrayals of Mrs. Bennet, but can you really deny that the woman didn't want the best (or what she considered the best) for her kids? Yeah, she's a little improper and embarrassing, but she's hilarious and practical --to an extent. 
4. Mrs. Darling (Peter Pan) 
• Mrs. Darling is the first to encourage her children to never grow up. She's kind, loving, and completely endearing. Her compassion towards her family, and her innate motherliness solidifies her as one of the most wonderful literary moms. 
5. Topaz (I Capture The Castle)
• Some people might not know this one, but if you've never read the book, do it. It's one of my personal favorites. Topaz, honorary step-mother, is a supportive, free spirit of a mom. She supports her crazy husband, truly loves her step-daughters, and runs around naked, "communing with nature." 

While I was coming up with this list, I realized how few moms there are in literature. Moms seem to be absent, (somewhat) insane, or just serve as background characters. It's an interesting thing to note, and something I'd like to do some further research on. Thoughts on why? 

Anyway! Thoughts on the list? Any other moms you would add?