Sylvia Plath: Poems

How does the poem relate to feminism

The name of the poem is ''the mirror'' by Sylvia Plath

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In this short but beloved poem, the narrator is a wall mirror in what is likely a woman's bedroom. The mirror is personified - that is, it is endowed with human traits. It is able to recognize monotony, commenting on the regularity of the wall that it reflects most of the time. Further, while it does not offer moral judgment, it is able to observe and understand its owner (the woman) as she grapples with the reality of aging. This is especially acute for women in a society where desirability and worth are equated with youth and sexuality.