Part A: Though he intends to marry Lizzie, the Kid has introduced her to a rough, unrefined life.
Part B: “The first drink he made me take I cried all night at home…” (Paragraph 34)
In this piece of evidence, it is clear that the Kid is corrupting Lizzie. She doesn't drink and yet, he made her drink. His influence on her is not positive as he introduces her to a life that she's not used to; one that is rough and unrefined.
Part A: It characterizes Liz's death as an escape from a life of pain and sorrow.
Part B: “…took Liz to her bosom…” (Paragraph 45)
The east river is described as the "good mother". A good mother is one who is safe and comforting. She will relieve or console her children in times of pain or sorrow. Liz is described as going to the "good mother east river" who takes away her pain and brings her in as though she were a mother consoling a child.
