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Thy dove, thy darling little pet
On whom a sister's heart was set
Afar is borne by cruel fate,
For evermore is separate.

Word:

sorrow

Question:

Why is the sister's beloved pet considered to be forever separate due to cruel fate?

Answer (optional):

The sister's beloved pet is considered to be forever separate due to cruel fate because her friend and pet have been taken away from her, likely due to a marriage. The passage states, "the friend of childish days away, Tattiana, hath been ta'en" and "afar is borne by cruel fate, for evermore is separate," suggesting that her loss is permanent and caused by circumstances beyond her control.