![]() Nonetheless, this study explores a lesser-known avenue by weaving together these two theoretical strands. Of course, feminism is often applied to examine the pressures which Western societal standards exacted on Plath as a woman, wife and mother (see for example Narbeshuber, 2004:185-203). However, by incorporating feminist theory in the application of psychoanalytic concepts, this dissertation creates a fresh perspective. ![]() In applying psychoanalytic concepts (especially those found in the work of Sigmund Freud) in tracing the influence of her actual as well as symbolic/mythological father and mother, this study is therefore not original in its theoretical approach. It is therefore not surprising that psychoanalytic theory is a favoured approach to Plath (as in Rose, 1994:221-259). ![]() Accordingly, and due to her status as a confessional writer, numerous (if not most) analyses of Plath pay much attention to her struggle with depression and her death. Although Sylvia Plath’s writing merits acclaim based solely on literary strengths, this position is often awarded to her life or, perhaps more accurately, her suicide. ![]()
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