Why don’t the narrator and the other man want to hold Edward for ransom? Is their motivation internal or external? in “I, Too, Sing America”

Answer 1

I don't see anything about ransom or Edward in this poem.

http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15615

Answer 2

It is in why you reckon

Answer 3

It is In "Why, You Reckon?". their motivation External. They both just wanted Edward's money. Hoped it helped!