What does Demeter need to protect and feel?

Demeter needs to protect her daughter, Persephone, whom she deeply loves and seeks to keep safe from harm. Her feelings of grief and loss during Persephone's time in the Underworld drive her to ensure the fertility of the earth and the changing of the seasons. Ultimately, Demeter craves a sense of balance and reunion, reflecting her nurturing nature and the bond between mother and daughter.