Here
is another poem on mirror. The narrator calls the mirror a 'fibber'.
How is this poem different from the poem by Sylvia Plath? Have a
class discussion on the comparison in terms of the theme, the tone
and the language used.
Here is another poem on mirror. The narrator calls the mirror a 'fibber'. How is this poem different from the poem by Sylvia Plath? Have a class discussion on the comparison in terms of the theme, the tone and the language used.
Note:
This
question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding,
experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare
the solution on your own. However, a few points which can be taken
into account under the discussion have been provided for your
reference.
Theme
of anger and disgust dealt differently in both the poems;
Tone
of frustration;
Accusation
to the wall in the second poem different from silent disgust for the
mirror in Plath’s poem;
Demand
for a reply is more aggressive in the later poem;
Inability
of the woman to stray from reality;
Theme
of harshness of life.
Note: This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, a few points which can be taken into account under the discussion have been provided for your reference.
Theme of anger and disgust dealt differently in both the poems;
Tone of frustration;
Accusation to the wall in the second poem different from silent disgust for the mirror in Plath’s poem;
Demand for a reply is more aggressive in the later poem;
Inability of the woman to stray from reality;
Theme of harshness of life.
