Introduction: ‘Cut’ is a poem written by Sylvia Plath. It is a disconcerting poem that deals with the persona, who is likely to be a woman, filled with a morbid fascination for self-harm. About the Poet: Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) was a prominent American poet. She is known for her confessional mode of writing in her … Read more
Introduction In “Lady Lazarus,” Sylvia Plath discusses her three suicidal attempts and failures as well as the mental changes she underwent before her third attempt. Plath is renowned for having a troubled spirit. Distress is a feeling that most individuals have had at least once. There are no words to adequately describe the depths of … Read more
Introduction Most people know Sylvia Plath for her wounded soul. Perhaps this is why readers of her poems, like “Daddy,” so easily relate to it. She has a remarkable talent for putting some of the most difficult emotions into words. The reader can feel her suffering because of the way she writes. She reflects on … Read more
Introduction American poet Sylvia Plath wrote the poem “Mad Girl’s Love Song” in 1953. The poem addresses both heartache and psychological issues, as implied by its title. The speaker bemoans a lost love while implying constantly that this love was only ever a fabrication of her thoughts. The women’s publication Mademoiselle’s August 1953 edition was … Read more
