What is the situation that is hinted at here?
It is a crime scene. The speaker seems to be remorseful and seemingly in a confused state of mind over the outcome of their hot argument erupted between them.
The speaker is taking leave of Terence. Who do you think Terence is? What is his relationship with the speaker?
It appears that Terence could be a neighbor or a friend who helps in his work. It seems this Terence is more than an ordinary friend
Apart from human, the speaker takes leave of nonhuman/inanimate objects. What are those?
“Barn, stack, and tree". The rick and also the empty plate.
What is the speaker’s predicament?
He has committed a murder and the deceased happened to be the brother. This could in fact be a result of a troublesome triangular love affair they had.
Why does he leave?
It’s quite obvious that he cannot stay here any longer for several reasons. He would face litigation and the other is that he cannot face his mother.
Does he want to leave?
The tone of the speaker is clearly suggestive that he doesn't need to leave and he seems to be remorseful of what he has done. Farewell to Barn and Stack and T
What do the third verses reveal about the strain/stress the speaker is going through?
It reveals his excruciating pain over the memory of his mother. This stanza mirrors his incident thoughts of how his mother would feel about this unlikely
What does the 2nd stanza reveal about ?
The second stanza is suggestive of the time. It’s the mid noon and the man in question is gripped by the full weight of the situation. With the time it dawns on
What is the technique used in these lines "And long will wait the fold, And long will....."
A repetitive word " And" is used. So it is called Anaphora
Tell 3 features of a ballad ?
short story in verses, repetition, colloquial language, universal appeal, dramatic and live
Tell 3 consequences of sudden impulses held in the poem
Permanent departure of the speaker from his village, occupation and relationships, loneliness of his mother, committed fratricide and became bloody handed,
