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Margaret Laurence's The Diviners offers a profound exploration of complex mother-daughter relationships, weaving personal history with broader cultural and social themes. This study investigates the dynamic between Morag Gunn, the protagonist, and her mother, highlighting the emotional and psychological dimensions of their interactions. The novel presents the mother-daughter relationship as a multifaceted and evolving bond marked by love, conflict, misunderstanding and reconciliation. Through Morag's retrospective narration, Laurence delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the intergenerational transmission of trauma and resilience. Morag's relationship with her mother is characterized by emotional distance, shaped by circumstances such as abandonment, societal expectations, and personal ambitions. The absence of Morag's mother during her formative years leads to feelings of neglect and longing, influencing Morag's development and self-perception. Laurence uses this strained relationship to examine how maternal absence or detachment can impact a daughter's quest for identity and autonomy. The narrative also reflects on how Morag's experiences as a mother herself echo the complexities she encountered with her own mother, creating a cyclical pattern of relational challenges. This exploration extends to the broader context of Canadian society and indigenous culture, as The Diviners situates personal relationships within the larger framework of historical displacement, cultural assimilation, and gender roles. Laurence portrays mother-daughter dynamics as deeply affected by social forces, including class, race, and cultural heritage. The novel underscores the negotiation of personal identity amidst these external pressures, illustrating how mother-daughter bonds can simultaneously nurture and constrain individual growth. Laurence's use of stream-of-consciousness narration and fragmented storytelling mirrors the complexity and fluidity of mother-daughter interactions. The narrative structure allows readers to witness Morag's internal struggles and evolving understanding of her mother's choices and limitations. By emphasizing memory and storytelling, The Diviners highlights the role of narrative in reconstructing and making sense of familial relationships. Ultimately, this study reveals that The Diviners presents mother-daughter relationships not as static or idealized but as dynamic processes shaped by emotional ambivalence and historical context. Laurence's nuanced portrayal invites readers to consider the enduring impact of maternal bonds on identity formation, emotional well-being, and the navigation of personal and cultural legacies. The novel contributes to feminist literary discourse by foregrounding female experience and intergenerational connections, making it a significant text for understanding the complexities of motherhood and daughterhood in contemporary literature.