“To Be Or Not Be; Poetry Is The Question” Does anyone ever like getting a bad mark or grade during their time in school? That uncomfortable feeling when getting a bad mark is the same emotion Linda Pastan portrays with her main character, a woman is both a mother and a housewife. Pastan’s character is not pleased with this grading system that her family has thrust upon her. Grades define her worth and as Pastan writes, she is disappointed and threatens to “quit” being a mother. In the poem “Marks” by Linda Pastan, the use of tone, metaphor, and imagery develops the universal theme of a woman’s pride in her household.
The depressed or indifferent tone being used, helps shape the reader’s understanding of an unappreciated mother. As one reads the poem, the main character is basically stating her frustrations are absent of any real feelings. She reviews the grades her family has assigned her …show more content…
The reader can envision a well kept and stable home with a tidy house the mother carefully ironing and having “supper” on the table each night. Although, this is a feeling that only a hardworking mother could take pride in. Being evaluated by a well known grading system, is consistent of not just a housewife but a educated woman After being given a “B” for ironing she feels defeated and realizes her family thinks she has done a poor job for effort. Just as a student in school, she is trying to get good marks by doing her chores in an excellent manner.
In the poem “Marks” by Linda Pastan, the universal subject of a woman’s pride in her household is expressed by the use of tone, metaphor, and imagery. The main character’s family repeatedly judges her performance. Only a mother can truly appreciate the time and hard work she puts in to please her family. Ultimately, teaching the lesson that people should accept and acknowledge things in life rather than reject
The depressed or indifferent tone being used, helps shape the reader’s understanding of an unappreciated mother. As one reads the poem, the main character is basically stating her frustrations are absent of any real feelings. She reviews the grades her family has assigned her …show more content…
The reader can envision a well kept and stable home with a tidy house the mother carefully ironing and having “supper” on the table each night. Although, this is a feeling that only a hardworking mother could take pride in. Being evaluated by a well known grading system, is consistent of not just a housewife but a educated woman After being given a “B” for ironing she feels defeated and realizes her family thinks she has done a poor job for effort. Just as a student in school, she is trying to get good marks by doing her chores in an excellent manner.
In the poem “Marks” by Linda Pastan, the universal subject of a woman’s pride in her household is expressed by the use of tone, metaphor, and imagery. The main character’s family repeatedly judges her performance. Only a mother can truly appreciate the time and hard work she puts in to please her family. Ultimately, teaching the lesson that people should accept and acknowledge things in life rather than reject