She does the work about the house as well as most but like a mouse
Similie makes her seem quiet and timid. He never views her as a human being but an animal that he can own
We chased her flying like a hare
Harsh hunting like connotations farmer doesn’t question why she runs away instead jumps to solving problem. Illustrates him as functional than emotional. Exposes males marrying to fulfil expectations
Three summers ago I chose a maid too young maybe- but mores to do at harvest time
Maid is often used to allude to virginity highlighting how young and vulnerable she is. She never transitions from being his bride to his wife through consummation. Suggests relationship is empty and pointless
Hyphen highlights a lack of care or guilt
Harvest could be a metaphor for fertility, also reveals how speaker is too busy to get to know his wife
