Similarly, Mitchell’s own perspective echoes Plath’s concerns and sufferings. In conjunction with the poet, Mitchell critiques “old friends” who “are acting strange,” and she regrets that much of life has become “just another show” in her song Both Sides Now. Throughout the balled, Mitchell describes once beloved aspects of life, clouds or love and the fairytale images they evoke. However, as she has grown older, Mitchell explains how these once beloved treasures have become sullied by newfound wisdom and experiences. Once feathery clouds now only contribute to rain or snow. The “dizzy dancing way” she used to feel while in love has been substituted with shame and fear. Consequently, Mitchell must hide her true feeling, stating, “if you care,
