I've taken many years of literature courses and if there is one consistent factor, it's that we are always looking for the "right" answer. Some people believe that the correct interpretation of a literary work lies with the author's intention. Others think that the text holds a secret and if only we could unlock it, we'll know the true meaning.
Take the poem "Daddy" by Sylvia Plath. As you read, you might have made annotations in the margins of your book or in your notebook. Did you consider your emotional response to the poem? What you didn't understand? Did you give into temptation and search for the poem on the internet? Did you take a peek at Sparknotes? After making your notes, post your response comparing your initial reaction to the poem with what you found on the internet. How closely did they correspond? Who was “right?” Include a link to your internet sources.
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