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The guilt they feel for killing that whale
The remorse experienced for the act of killing a whale
Her chimney's afire
Metaphorical description of her distress or turmoil, symbolized by a chimney on fire
Her eyes
Refers to the woman's eyes, potentially reflecting her emotions or state of mind
The ire
Intense anger or resentment expressed through her gaze
And with Bible leaf
Using pages from the Bible to feed the flames, suggesting a complex relationship with religion
She fuels her own fire
She is actively contributing to her own distress or challenges
Her eyes
Reiteration of the intense anger or resentment in her eyes
The ire, the ire
Repetition of strong emotions, emphasizing the depth of her feelings
And with that sin
Refers to a sinful act, with consequences affecting those involved
Sinking into their skin
The guilt or consequences becoming part of their identity
The sin now a slick on the sea
The sin now visible and impactful, likened to an oil slick on the sea
Now she's bound to the land
She is now tied or connected to the land, possibly indicating a loss of freedom
By the lance of a man
Symbolic reference to a man's weapon or influence, restricting her freedom
And her fire's trapped in the street lights
Her emotional turmoil is now confined, possibly by societal expectations
Oh no
An expression of dismay or regret for the consequences of her actions
What you've gone and done with a life
Reflecting on the irreversible impact of her choices on her life
Now she's bound to the land
Reiteration of being tied to the land, highlighting the inescapable consequences
By the lance of a man
Repetition of the influence or control exerted by a man
And her fire's trapped in the street lights
Her emotional struggles are confined within the urban environment
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