Sylvia Plath’s “Mirror” discusses the emotional effect of time and appearance among individuals by using personification, imagery, and irony to create an intense relationship between the mirror and the things it reflects. With age comes a loss of beauty, whichRead more…

Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” highlights the importance of cultural heritage and family history through strong uses of symbolism. Walker tells the story of an unappreciative, materialistic daughter’s visit to her mother and sister’s home.  She arrives only to request toRead more…