Comparisons

• BYWM:

  • imagined memory of mother's past life coming to an end due to child
  • children want to feel close with their parents, may feel possessive


  ER:

  • memories of parents are comforting, especially towards end-of-life
  • admiration
  • structure - half rhymes - relationship has no physical connection but still has a strong bond
  • separate last line - reflects separation