William Makepeace Thackeray on Mothers

There is an image that I have often read in books that goes something like this: The protagonist is going to die, the author gives him voice, the voice of the character is calling out to his mother, the character dies, I cry. I cry not so much because of the heartbreaking story. But more so because I , too, am a mother.

PS. This particular scene has come to me unexpectedly, but I'm sure I have read it. I'm just not sure what book or from where. If you have an idea where, do leave a comment below.