Question

Which conclusion about the bride’s marriage can the reader draw by the end of this poem “Woo’d and Married and A’” by Joanna Baillie. ?

Answer 1

As an opinion, it is to be understood from the poem that the bride is not happy with her marriage. She is crying without hope and she knows that nothing can ever help her and comfort her - even her own family tells her not to complain instead she should be thankful.

Answer 2

The poem draws conclusion on wealth amidst the marriage and family issues, where the author means emotions, feelings and understanding with wealth, not material things. Bailie considers these things small, however they are described as the foundations of happiness. She drew new lines in romantic movement exploring the themes loyalty, obedience and family in comparison with traditional romantic themes like, nature, creativity and imagination.