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The speaker's repeated insistence that this "empty-headed child" should be freed indicates a deep-rooted disdain for the perceived object of affections, showcasing jealousy and possessiveness. The mention of the character’s mother adds another layer, suggesting a cycle of love that is destined for repetition and heartache. The incoming generations are often molded by the choices and traumas of their ancestors, and here it seems history is in danger of repeating itself.