"Mirror" by Sylvia Plath

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.

Related terms

Imagery:

Vivid language used to create sensory experiences for readers.

Tone:

The writer's attitude toward their subject matter conveyed through word choice.

Theme:

The central message or underlying idea explored in a literary work.