"And what will ye leave to your own mother dear, Edward, Edward."
The quote above is from "Edward" by an anonymous author. The quote has a unique structure that contributes to the overall message of the poem. The structure in all 7 stanzas is four lines where the speaker is the mother and four lines where the speaker is Edward. The word "O" is repeated at the end of every set of four lines as well as at the beginning of all of Edward's parts. This connects the two parts of the stanzas as well as differentiates wh othe speaker is. It is apparent that the mother knows the answers to all of the questions she asks, but she wants Edward to tell her the truth and own up to his actions. She does not feel sorry for him and does not condone what he has done. The killing of the hawk and the steed are not literal, but rather they are figurative and show that Edward viewed his father as good, fair, and free. Edward does not like his mother, or he is mad at her for some reason. He curses her and does not appreciate her.
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