The poem Blackberrying' by Sylvia Plath deals with the reflective descriptions of a journey the narrator makes through a blackberry alley. .
The poem is effectively structured in three distinct paragraphs and the journey through the blackberry lane represents the author's life. In the introductory sentence of the first stanza, Nobody in the lane, and nothing, nothing but blackberries', the use of repetition and double negatives shows the monotony of her life and a sense of emptiness. The blackberry alley is described as going down in hooks', which indicates that the author is drawn and compelled to continue her journey. The negative connotation of hooks' seems to indicate that her life is distressing and perhaps aggressive. Situated at the bottom of the alley, the sea is described as heaving'. This powerful image represents death and symbolises elements of turbulence and oppression. The contrast between the descriptions bush of flies' and wing panes in a Chinese screen' also in the second stanza seems to suggest that life contains both beautiful delicacies and negative components. .
In the last stanza, the personification, the wind funnels at me, Slapping its phantom laundry in my face', implies that the author progression and development in life is impeded by her domestic obligations. However, at this concluding stanza, author ultimately reaches her life's end and achieves oblivion. .
The language employed in the poem is highly descriptive, detailed, and contains effective imagery and language techniques. Throughout the poem, language devices have been used to enhance the message. .
Blackberrying' by Sylvia Plath is a very captivating piece containing deep, abstract concepts which have been supported and enhanced by the use of effective techniques and language. .
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Analyse "Blackberrying" by Sylvia Plath The poem commences with a somewhat content and peaceful attitude as the poet ambles through the winding "hooks" of rows upon rows of blackberries. ... The blackberries are accommodating and "squander" on her fingers like "sisterhood", which gives the feeling of bonding, bringing together and fitting in. ... The poem's somewhat harsh tone is not the only used by Plath. ...
