My mother. I don't think too harshly of her. I know she did all she could not to have me, except of course the one thing, and if she never succeeded in getting me unstuck, it was that fate had earmarked me for less compassionate sewers.
The narrator reflects on their relationship with their mother, expressing a sense of understanding towards her actions. They acknowledge that she did everything possible to avoid having them, but ironically, they believe that their existence was determined by a greater fate that led them to harsher realities.
This perspective reveals a complex emotional landscape where the narrator does not harbor bitterness towards their mother. Instead, they recognize the inevitability of their situation, suggesting that their experiences are shaped by a destiny that precludes more tender circumstances.
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