They were protected by their love

This makes it more relatable

Margaret Atwood is referencing the song of a siren and how it is so irresistible it led sailors to their death.

By using this choice of words the author is making the connection that the cat isn't just a thing that's there. It's a thing that goes where the person goes.

This quote explains how dedicated the character was to their Halloween costume.

Her mom can handle her powerful and loud accent with great control even in tough situations.

The poet is saying that this person was very important to them

"If you're a lover, you gotta be a fighter. How so? Because if you don't fight for your love, what kind of love do you have?"-Keanu Reeves

The character is saying at least he has himself

God sent his son down to die for our sins and to pay the ultimate price. Without that we would be in the darkness without light or hope of any saving.

The initial sin of Eve and Adam eating the apple in the Garden of Eden allowed sin to enter the world. Sin is ultimately what ruins the world. Multiple lines in the poem reflect Christianity.

Billy Collins makes a reference to Søren Kierkegaard who was a Danish theologian and philosopher. He was most famous for being the father of existentialism. He lived from May 1835 - November 1855.He wrote several texts on religion and religious beliefs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%B8ren_Kierkegaard