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How does Heaney explore cruelty, pain and neglect in 'Limbo' and 'Bye-Child'? The poems, "Limbo" and "Bye-Child", were both written by Heaney, depicting the message of child cruelty and neglect from both the mothers and childs view. In, "Limbo", the poems show a mother who has to commit infanticide, whereas in, "Bye-Child", the child is kept alive, but hidden away and neglected. Both mothers have resorted to these acts in the name of religion, as both children were born illegitimately and if known to the world, their mothers would both be victims of persecution and shunned from society. "Limbo", use's a mixture of fishing and religious vocabulary throughout the poem. In contrast, "Bye-Child", is partly written in a cold, newspaper style text. Initially, first impressions may lead the reader to believe that Heaney wants to show the cruelty, pain and neglect experienced by the child victims, but as you delve deeper,...

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