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Crime Quote by Sylvia Plath

“The moon is no door. It is a face in its own right, White as a knuckle and terribly upset. It drags the sea after it like a dark crime; it is quiet With the O-gape of complete despair. I live here.” quote by Sylvia Plath
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“The moon is no door. It is a face in its own right, White as a knuckle and terribly upset. It drags the sea after it like a dark crime; it is quiet With the O-gape of complete despair. I live here.”

Sylvia Plath

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unnamed, 1960s

The moon is portrayed as a solitary, angry face that drags the sea, reflecting deep despair.

In simple terms: The moon feels angry and lonely, pulling the sea.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge hidden emotions.

Themes

nature despair loneliness

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • nighttime walks
  • creative writing
  • mental health coping

Key Concepts

personification psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the moon symbolize for you?
  • How do you process feelings of being upset?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may romanticize suffering.

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