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Literary devices aid the reader in the explication and understanding of a poem. ... This is proven in the poems "Barbie Doll," and "Mirror," which are authored by Marge Piercy, and Sylvia Plath. The theme in "Barbie Doll" is societies’ flawed idea of female perfection; in contrast, the theme in "Mirror" is women’s flawed view of themselves. The literary devices associated with "Barbie Doll" and "Mirror" are the use of didactic poetry, symbolism, and satirical poetry. Although the themes differ, both are portrayed through the use of these literary devices, proving that society negatively influences a womans view of herself.
Both poems: Marge Piercys "Barbie Doll," and Sylvia Plaths "Mirror" are forms of didactic poetry. ... Upon reading "Barbie Doll," this issue is discerned best in the girl’s unreasonable resolution to cut off her "big nose, and fat legs," in an effort to consummate perfection. In "Mirror," this is best exemplified in the final lines of the poem; "in me an old woman rises toward her day after day, like a terrible fish.
Approximate Word count = 840
Approximate Pages = 3.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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