Question

When Maria says “I don’t want to drown my children,” she is not necessarily making a literal statement. But figuratively, using her language for effect, what does she mean? EXPLAIN.

Answer 1

When Maria says, "I don't want to drown my children," she means that she doesn't want to drown her children because most people die of suffocation if exposed to prolonged times underwater.

Step-by-step explanation:

It's quite simple; She doesn't want to drown her children.

Answer 2

she means that she won't let that happen, no matter what.

Step-by-step explanation:

she is saying that no matter what happens, she WILL NOT, on her watch, let her children drown. NO MATTER WHAT.