Evidence from the essay supports the idea that Ginny has a very strong mothering instinct is the following. She would as stated in the essay "nuzzle and lick them, giving them comfort." them relating to the cats. Another, example that supports the idea that Ginny has a very strong mothering instinct is that she is determined to save or help the cats however she can as stated in the essay "Ginny always found the cat that was blind or deaf or hurt in some way. She would sit down in front of the cat's crate and not move until we brought it home."