Monster Essays - The Life of Sylvia Plath
The Life of Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath's life, like her manic depression, constantly jumped
between Heaven and Hell. Her seemingly perfect exterior hid a turbulent and
deeply troubled spirit. A closer look at her childhood and personal
experiences removes some element of mystery from her writings.
One central character to Sylvia Plath's poems is her father, Professor
Otto Emile Plath. Otto Plath was diabetic and refused to stay away from foods
restricted by his doctor. As a result , he developed a sore on his left foot.
Professor Plath ignored the sore, and eventually the....
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