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"Mirror" by Sylvia Plath in AP English Literature

Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Fiveable Content Team

Definition

"Mirror" is a poem written by Sylvia Plath that explores themes of self-reflection, aging, truthfulness, and identity. The mirror in the poem serves as a symbol for self-examination and reflects the speaker's feelings about herself over time.

This definition is part of Fiveable's AP English Literature review, which also has guided practice questions.

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