Accomplishment Quote by Sylvia Plath
“The woman is perfected. Her dead Body wears the smile of accomplishment.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Woman" (unpublished), date unknown
The poem depicts a woman whose death is portrayed as a triumphant achievement, suggesting a dark irony about societal expectations of success.
In simple terms: Death is shown as a twisted success.
Key Takeaway
Question the cost of societal expectations.
Themes
mortality
irony
feminine identity
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- creative expression
- mental health
- artistic legacy
Key Concepts
existential dread
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society define success for women?
- What does the smile symbolize after death?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize tragedy.
