Sylvia Plath: Life and Works (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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When and where was Sylvia Plath born?
When and where was Sylvia Plath born?
She was born on 27 October 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts.
What significant event affected Sylvia's early life?
What significant event affected Sylvia's early life?
Her father’s death in 1940 deprived her of parental attention.
What educational institution did Sylvia attend?
What educational institution did Sylvia attend?
She attended Smith College in Massachusetts.
What led to Sylvia's severe depression in 1953?
What led to Sylvia's severe depression in 1953?
Her exhausting experience at Mademoiselle in New York.
What novel did Sylvia write based on her experiences?
What novel did Sylvia write based on her experiences?
The Bell Jar, published in 1963.
When did Sylvia Plath marry Ted Hughes?
When did Sylvia Plath marry Ted Hughes?
They married in June 1956.
What was the title of Sylvia's first poetry collection?
What was the title of Sylvia's first poetry collection?
The Colossus and Other Poems.
What intensified Sylvia's creativity in the early 1960s?
What intensified Sylvia's creativity in the early 1960s?
Her struggles with domesticity and mental health.
What struggles did Sylvia face after leaving Ted Hughes?
What struggles did Sylvia face after leaving Ted Hughes?
She endured mental health issues and personal turmoil.
What was a major theme in Sylvia's poetry?
What was a major theme in Sylvia's poetry?
Her personal struggles with identity and mental health.