Plath's poem "Tulips"

Much of Silvia Plath's work reflects on her emotional condition at certain points in her life. In her poem "Tulips" she describes the emotional voyage she takes battling life and depression. Using metaphors and other poetic devices, she is able to show that turmoil in her mind. By explicating this poem, a meaning can be found behind every line that relates to this. Throughout the first stanza, Plath sets up an image that is tranquil …

…her poetry. Her way of thinking is portrayed in each of her poems. Through many of them, particularly this one, you can see that her mind and emotions are chaotic. In this poem she goes from death to life unwillingly. Her problems with coping with life and expectations drove her through difficult mind sets. The amazing thing is that she is able to articulate this. Once found, the meaning can be very rich and invoking.