Perfection In Marge Piercy's 'Barbie Doll'
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The word ‘Consummation’ tends to make one think of weddings and sex and the loss of virginity. However, in Marge Piercy’s poem, “Barbie Doll,” consummation has the unexpected meaning of perfection. The idea of perfection in the poem is key to its overall implications. The definition of consummation in the Oxford English Dictionary that best fits the tone of the poem describes it as reaching the height of perfection. With the use of hyperbole and mockery, Piercy tells the story of almost every teenage girl. The battle of confidence vs. self-doubt, true character vs. superficial love, and courage vs. vanity leads the character in the poem to take some drastic actions.
As just a little girl, she is given an unhealthy understanding
The word ‘Consummation’ tends to make one think of weddings and sex and the loss of virginity. However, in Marge Piercy’s poem, “Barbie Doll,” consummation has the unexpected meaning of perfection. The idea of perfection in the poem is key to its overall implications. The definition of consummation in the Oxford English Dictionary that best fits the tone of the poem describes it as reaching the height of perfection. With the use of hyperbole and mockery, Piercy tells the story of almost every teenage girl. The battle of confidence vs. self-doubt, true character vs. superficial love, and courage vs. vanity leads the character in the poem to take some drastic actions.
As just a little girl, she is given an unhealthy understanding