Blog 4-Edward

    I found the repetition the anonymous author used in Edward significant in the author's purpose of expressing the emotion in Edward and Mother's conversation.In each stanza, "Edward,Edward" and "Mother,Mother" repeats, as does "O." These words evoke pathos of resentment for Edward's cruelty, and pity for his mother who shows general concern for Edward, only in the end to be cursed by him. Mother pleas with interest: " 'My dear son, now tell me,' "(Anonymous,979). The mother shows care for her son but he doesn't return the love. I wonder what has happened to make Edward revolt against his family, slur evil words upon his mother, wish to leave his wife and children, or slay his father?  The grotesque work is result of Edward's devious actions against his own family. Although, the work does not give much insight into Edward's motivation behind his hatred, I believe that some reasoning exists. However, Edward should not be so ungrateful towards his family, or life. The work implies that Edward has riches: " 'What will ye do with your towers and your hall,' "(Anonymous,979)? Having riches and family, why is Edward so hateful?