Sylvia Plath uses stunning imagery to describe the return of hope and faith from her tormenting depression in her poem Mystic. ... The line "whose kiss stings unbearably" possibly serves as a representation for her father who was a bee expert and the effects of his death on her. ... From this point, Mystic seems to jump on the positive side. ... However, Plath could not find any satisfaction in any situation as her depression engulfed her. ... In the fifth stanza, Plath asks "Is there no great love, only tenderness?" ...

• Word Count: 1168
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School