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The speaker emphasizes how women in stories—and perhaps in life—often are portrayed as making impulsive, short-term decisions based on immediate feelings rather than long-term consequences. The maiden’s promise of her child exemplifies this flaw, driven by fear and desperation rather than integrity.
This also connects to contemporary issues; the speaker critiques how modern women sometimes act without fully contemplating the long-term consequences—comparable to promising her child to escape trouble. The story thereby serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of truth, foresight, and understanding the costs of one’s choices.