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     Euphemism- When a harsh, direct, or offensive term needs to be replaced with something softer, more indirect, or imprecise, it's called a euphemism. The tone of voice throughout the entire poem is euphemistic.   Lady Lazarus Summary 

    1.  Euphemism- When a harsh, direct, or offensive term needs to be replaced with something softer, more indirect, or imprecise, it’s called a euphemism. The tone of voice throughout the entire poem is euphemistic.

     

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    Sylvia Plath, cautions readers that there will be allusions to death. The tone for Plath's poem is established by the well-known biblical figure Lazarus, who was restored to life after spending three days in the grave. This poem will be about defeating death because Lazarus was given a second chanceRead more

    Sylvia Plath, cautions readers that there will be allusions to death. The tone for Plath’s poem is established by the well-known biblical figure Lazarus, who was restored to life after spending three days in the grave. This poem will be about defeating death because Lazarus was given a second chance at life, just like the biblical account. But Plath wants the reader to empathize with the dead Lazarus in the tomb rather than the resurrected Lazarus.

     

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    Sylvia Plath's poem "Lady Lazarus" is a classic that tells the story of a speaker who has tried and failed to commit suicide, only to find her new self at the very last attempt. Suicidal ideas and death are the poem's central themes.   Lady Lazarus Summary

    Sylvia Plath’s poem “Lady Lazarus” is a classic that tells the story of a speaker who has tried and failed to commit suicide, only to find her new self at the very last attempt. Suicidal ideas and death are the poem’s central themes.

     

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