The widow is so paralyzed with fear that she goes into a state of complete shock. It is not uncommon for people to be paralyzed with fear and shock when thrust into situations way beyond their control. The poem showcases that the wife is not only heartbroken at her husband's passing but more terrifiRead more
The widow is so paralyzed with fear that she goes into a state of complete shock. It is not uncommon for people to be paralyzed with fear and shock when thrust into situations way beyond their control. The poem showcases that the wife is not only heartbroken at her husband’s passing but more terrified by the thought of raising her child alone as a widow. She was a wife but she was also a mother and as a result of this motherly love, she put her child’s concern and grief over hers.
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The main idea of this poem is the way a mother’s love and touch can never be lost, even if she is long gone. Even though the poet barely remembers his mother, he feels her presence around his playthings, in the scent of morning service, and in the blue sky. My Mother Summary
The main idea of this poem is the way a mother’s love and touch can never be lost, even if she is long gone. Even though the poet barely remembers his mother, he feels her presence around his playthings, in the scent of morning service, and in the blue sky.
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