Family Conflict and Favoritism

The mother's open preference for her younger, charming son over the hardworking elder son breeds deep resentment, leading to quarrels, hatred, and a fractured household that mirrors broader social tensions.

The mother's anger at her son's crying and her subsequent softening reflect the tensions and affections within the family.

The man feels neglected by his wife's attention to the children, and the couple's quarrel escalates over the purchase of a robe.

The mother's open favoritism toward the younger son fuels the elder son's bitterness, culminating in a violent outburst during the harvest.

Tension between the mother and her son's wife over the blind maid's place in the household.