According to this writer Dean Martin why and how has Sylvia Plath become an icon?

Answer 1

Her literature is profound and inspiring, very sharp and intelligent. She focused on themes that were very dark and heavy and atypical. She's seen now as more of a feminist and idealist, the leader of the Confessional poetry movement. She's an icon especially to female poets because she was so successful in her own right, with a unique view on life, men, relationships and a woman's purpose.

Answer 2

Dean Martin believes Sylvia Plath became an icon because of the raw honesty and intensity of her writing, which resonates with many readers who face similar struggles with mental health. Plath's tragic life story, including her struggles with depression and eventual suicide, have also contributed to her iconic status and enduring influence in literature.