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The term "surrealistic" may be appropriate for parts of the poem "Daddy" by Sylvia Plath because of its dream-like imagery and the fusion of reality with the unconscious mind. The poem portrays complex emotions and uses vivid, often unsettling, imagery that can be associated with the Surrealist movement. While not strictly adhering to Surrealist principles, the poem's use of metaphor and symbolism can be seen as surrealistic in nature.
Sylvia Plath is 5' 9".
Sylvia Plath's maiden name was Sylvia Plath. She did not have a different last name before she was married.
Sylvia Plath went by the nickname "Sivvy" with her family and close friends.
Sylvia Plath was born on October 27, 1932.
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Some of Sylvia Plath's poems that explore family relationships include "Daddy," which delves into her complex feelings towards her father, and "Full Fathom Five," which touches on themes of motherhood and her own relationship with her mother. Plath's "Child" also examines the theme of motherhood and the responsibilities and joys of raising children.
Sylvia Plath's "Lady Lazarus" is an example of confessional poetry. Plath's raw and emotional honesty in addressing personal experiences and her inner struggles with mental illness align with the confessional poetry movement of the mid-20th century.
In Sylvia Plath's poem "Daddy," the speaker uses metaphors such as comparing her father to a vampire, a Nazi, and a ghastly statue to express her complex feelings towards him. These metaphors portray the oppressive and domineering nature of the father figure in the speaker's life, as well as the emotional trauma that he inflicted upon her.
A Better Resurrection by Sylvia Plath was written in 1959.
Sylvia Plath wrote "Morning Song" in 1960.
Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) lived to be 31 years old.