Interpreting Sylvia Plath - Page 2© Linda Sue Grimes
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May 18, 2004
Stars open among the lilies.
Are you not blinded by such expressionless sirens?
This is the silence of astounded souls.
She sees the reflection of stars on the water between the water lilies and asks herself if such sights don't impair her vision because they are so beautiful yet so non-committal. And then her last claim reveals that not only is the darkness overwhelming, but also the silence of the night overcomes her.For more on Plath:
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