Analysis of the Poem Barbie Doll by Marge Piercy - 772 Words

When I finished English 1101 last semester I felt like I had reached my full potential as a writer. I felt that when I came into college I was at most a mediocre writer and through the help of English 1101 my writing improve greatly. I came into English 1102 thinking that there were no more challenges for me to face and 1102 would be more of the same. I quickly discovered how wrong I was with the first paper. English 1102 was a whole different story. Though I enjoyed the reading and analyzing literature writing and organizing my thoughts on paper was more challenging, especially since I was more used analyzing books than poetry, and adaptations. Each different part of literature was like entering a whole new world of literature with different ways at looking at each piece, and because of this the unifying theme of my portfolio will focus on my epic journey through improving my writing in English 1102 and each exhibit will be a chapter in my story. Through this portfolio I hope to sho wcase how greatly I have improved on my analysis on literature and overall writing. My first paper focused on the poem Barbie Doll by Marge Piercy. Writing on poetry was one of the hardest parts of English this semester. Due to the fact that poetry is usually very short it made finding the deeper meanings much more difficult. I chose the poem Barbie Doll because I believed it had a clear and simple message. Through many reading sessions I realized it was much deeper especially whenShow MoreRelatedAnalysis of the Poem Barbie Doll Written by Marge Piercy (1973).1408 Words   |  6 PagesShort Composition Analysis of the poem ‘Barbie Doll written by Marge Piercy (1973). This girlchild was born as usual And presented dolls that did pee-pee And miniature GE stoves and irons And wee lipsticks the color of cherry candy. Then in the magic of puberty, a classmate said: You have a great big nose and fat legs. She was healthy, tested intelligent, Possessed strong arms and back, Abundant sexual drive and manual dexterity. She went to and fro apologizing. Everyone saw a fat nose on thickRead MoreAnalysis of Marge Piercy ´s Poem: Barbie Doll537 Words   |  2 Pagesâ€Å"perfect woman† is the Barbie Doll. For years girls have dreamed of being that perfect woman and in Marge Piercy’s â€Å"Barbie Doll†, she satirizes that dream by telling a story of a girl whose pursuit to become perfect ultimately leads to ruin. Her overall theme she’s striving to demonstrate is that â€Å" Girls are willing to kill themselves to live up to the unrealistic body images society pushes on them†¦Ã¢â‚¬ (Booth) The poem begins by a seemingly normal little girl who was â€Å"†¦ presented dolls that did pee-pee andRead MoreAnalysis Hanging Fire Barbie Doll2713 Words   |  11 PagesThesis Statement Introduction An analysis of the literary elements imagery, symbolism, and tone/mood in â€Å"Barbie Doll†, by Marge Piercy and, â€Å"Hanging Fire† by Audre Lorde reveals each character and their struggle with their identity in society. Summary of â€Å"Barbie Doll† In the poem â€Å"Barbie Doll† by Marge Piercy, we read about a young girl who has self image problems. Due to the expectations of society, she is not happy with her physical appearance. She had many good qualities but is unable toRead MoreMarge Piercy Barbie Doll Analysis1860 Words   |  8 Pages 7). The perfect female is thought to have flawless skin, perfect make up, and a slim body. Hiding behind a full face of makeup discriminates women themselves, as it hides their genuine glamor and disguises their true personality. Marge Piercy, in her poem â€Å"Barbie Doll†, uses the account of an unnamed female character who goes through her life worrying about what others think of her flaws to illustrate how one can waste their life away by worrying about other people’s opinion. The danger of fallingRead MoreFemale Body Image and the Mass Media Essay1577 Words   |  7 Pagessociety as to who they should be, how they should look, and how they should act. America ns believe that women should be to a certain standard; pretty, feminine, and especially, thin. The pressures derive from family, media, and friends. Marge Piercy’s poem, â€Å"Barbie Doll† depicts a girl who was never recognized for her character and spent her life trying to be accepted for who she was, rather than how she looked. We live in a society with rigid gender roles and expectations as to how people are supposed