Question

how is the father 's helplessness brought out in the poem?

Answer 1

if it is poem named lord 'Ullin's Daughter'
then here is ur answer

as he can see his daughter drowning into the fierceful sea but cannot help her out as the time has already gone if he would have forgive his daughter this would not have happened to him.

Answer 2

Answer:

The helplessness of the father is highlighted through the depiction of the emotional struggle that he undergoes.

He is aware of the problem and is willing to resolve it, but is unable to do so.

He regrets the lack of a strong emotional bond and proper communication with his son who is also physically distanced from him.