"For here nevermore must I be, O."
Edward
This poem has a theme that points out the tendency of humans to run away from their problems, rather than face the consequences for their wrongdoings. I believe the author is criticizing these people, proven by the fact that he brings up what will happen to "your children and wife", reminding people who run away about everything they are leaving behind. Obviously Edward is ashamed of what he did- he tries to avoid the truth in the beginning, and decides to leave because he knows it is bad. But it is proven that his problems won't be solved by leaving. In fact, this poem calls forth all of the bad things that will happen by him running away. I was, however, confused by the final stanza- I wasn't sure what Edward was saying would happen to his mother, or whether her "counsels" were good or bad.
Overall, this is an odd poem, in my opinion. I can't help but wonder if this "Anonymous" author wrote it with no greater purpose other than to watch other people struggle to decipher it. Perhaps he or she is laughing at us AP Lit students and our struggles right now.
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