We would not have anything to fight for because there would not be any women; plus the men would be hopeless knowing they would have to do everything by there selves. There would not be any children.
The word harrow in this passage means that the writer could narrate a story so hunting that will agonize your soul. A story so twisted that even the lightest words will sound hunting to the reader. The word harrow up, in this case, can be a synonym of <u>torment.</u>