I believe the answer is abhor.
I would say that I am against the idea of using controlled fires to protect wild areas.
For one fires can very easily get out of hand, especially if the area is dry at the time that the fire is started. When and if the fire gets out of hand it would do way more harm than good to the wild life in the area.
Edgar can be a tricky man, but he is speaking of a lover that is no longer around. His lover is mentioned in stanza one, he feels that all is lost.
anyways the answer you're looking for here is that ; The speaker's love was unrequited
The candies are a symbol of comfort for Lilia, by throwing it away Lilia feels are she is independent and grown up and does not need the candies.
