1. Plath's Powerful use of Imagery and Metaphors
Plath's Powerful use of Imagery and Metaphors In the poem "Daddy,"" the speaker, Sylvia Plath confesses her true feelings about her deceased father. Throughout the poem, many instances illustrate a great feeling of hatred toward Plath's father. She uses strong imagery and powerful speech to show her attitudes towards her late father and her husband. Plath describes her relationship and feelings of guilt, fear, and pain that her dad's death had caused her. The tone of this poem is that of an adult engulfed in outrage and who often changes into childlike dialect; this is e...
- Word Count: 2858
- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: High School