Final Blog

Out of all of the texts that we’ve read over the course of this semester, I have a few favorites: “Everyday Use,” “Commitments,” and “A Chinese Banquet.” I feel that I could definitely use a better understanding of Sylvia Plath’s “Daddy.” I found that poem intriguing, yet confusing! I would consider reading that one again simply to attempt to gain a deeper understanding of it. It seems to encompass so many different aspects of the not only the relationship she had with her father, but also with Germany, and of, the struggles she has dealt with since his death. I think this poem would be a good subject for a live classroom discussion because of its complexities. I could see how various people would potentially take away many different interpretations of it, and it would be interesting to see that play out in a classroom setting.