How does Mew use natural imagery to present an unhealthy relationship in 'The farmer's bride?'

Mew shapes a similar speaker by showing him presenting his wife as a small animal in “flying like a hare”​, ​“like a mouse”​ and ​“shy as a leveret”. ​ Given that the speaker is a farmer so takes advantage of animals to make a living, this implies that he is abusing his wife.

Explanation:

she is later raised by him and his wife, madame valmonde, who sees her as gift from god, as the couple cannot have their own children. later, desiree falls in love with a wealthy man, armand aubigny, and they get married.

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