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1. Like many of Plath’s poems, “Mirror” relies heavily on figurative language. What kind of figurative language is at work here? What are the benefits of using it? Can you imagine the same poem written without figurative language? How?


2. How would you describe the tone of “Mirror”? Is it static or does it change? If it changes, describe the movement from one tone to another and how the different tones affect your reading of the poem.