Insightful Analysis of Plath and Hughes Relationship Dynamics
Delve into the complex relationship between Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes through various perspectives, including debates on whether Hughes' "Birthday Letters" was a mere response to Plath's poetry. Explore differing opinions and biases presented in discussions and articles, shedding light on the nuances of their marriage and creative endeavors.
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Ariel vs Birthday Letters Are these call and response ?
Discussion Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes: Call and Response This is a video discussing whether Hughes' Birthday Letters was merely a "response" to Plath's poetry. What do you think of the opinions in this clip? Discuss any bias etc which may sway public opinion.
Her Husband: Hughes and Plath - a marriage Dianne Middlebrook s biography Her Husband painted a harsh picture of Hughes influence on Sylvia Plath, as did many Feminist texts on the subject. Read through the various articles linked on the next slide and take notes on: The composer s point of view on Hughes and/ or Plath The language used to convey that POV Interesting facts or interpretations Keep 1 or 2 quotes from each text THEN decide what YOU think - Do you agree with the article? Why/why not?
Consider the varying views on Plath and Hughes in these articles... 1. Ted Hughes: An Introduction - ann Skea 2. In Dialogue with the Living and the Dead: Ted Hughes's 'Birthday Letters'- William Christie 3. Download from In Dialogue with the Living and the Dead: Ted Hughes's 'Birthday Letters'- William Christie 4. Ted Hughes Avoids the Subject In Birthday Letters by Paul Alexander 5. Ted Hughes's final lines to Sylvia Plath bring closure to a tragic tale 6. True confessions? Ted Hughes Birthday Letters by Barry Spurr 7. Sylvia Plath- A Postwar poet unafraid to confront her own despair By Anemona Hartocollis 8. Birthday Letters transcript Jim Lehrer 9. Ted HUghes: A Talented Murderer By Nadeem Azam 10. Feminists abused my mother's suicide, says Sylvia Plath's poet daughter
