Snowbound's major concept is that no matter what happens, family will be there to aid and soothe. This concept is evident throughout the poem, but especially in the final line of this sample. The family in this case is composed of three people: Papa, Mama, and Child. Even though they are separated by distance and time, they remain together through adversity and struggle because of their strong familial bond. This idea of family coming first even when it hurts is one that many people can relate to. Whether it is your family or not, everyone needs someone to care about them once in a while. Someone to help them get back on their feet when they fall down. That is why the snowbound story has been told over and over again for hundreds of years. People love this story because it shows that even though you may be apart, your family will always be there for you.