Answer:
Im not sure if you need this answer, but I beleive it takes place in Fredrick, Maryland during the Civil War
Explanation:
In the poem in says "clustered spires of Fredrick Stand"
and "Green-walled by the hills of Maryland"
Later on in the poem it mentions Stonewall Jackson who was a general during the Civil War
Omar is facing a problem with financial mainly. Than him knowing his wild little cousins must mean it's alot of responsibility, so Omar may not want that. But he has to babysit them for the money.
So has two choices one to back out or two, too do the job and toughen up. <span />
I would say either suspense or repetition, but I think I would lean more towards the suspense side.
