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TONE POINT OF VIEW IMAGERY METAPHOR DISCUSSION POST Module 11

TONE POINT OF VIEW IMAGERY METAPHOR DISCUSSION POST-Module 11

Directions: The following table list four poetic devices. After reading the poem Barbie Doll, complete the following table. Resources: Metaphor; Imagery; Tone; Point of View.

The field log provides a concrete means for the student to:

  • Account for professional activity in the field placement;
  • Demonstrate professional development related to contracted learning experiences and the clinical-year competencies;
  • Reflect on professional growth and development;
  • Provide information that facilitates dialogue between the student and Field Supervisor;
  • Document for the Field Supervisor, concerns, dilemmas and issues as they arise in the agency setting.

Students will complete bi-weekly logs using the format provided below. Logs are expected to be no more than 3 pages in length (double-spaced). Due dates are noted in the syllabus and on Engage. Every log submitted by the student should reflect a unique experience with the client system context and provide an example of professional development. The reported activities account for a cumulative total of 300+ hours per semester.

Student: ________________   Concentration: ________________   Agency Supervisor: ________________   Field Instructor: ________________

Describe one intrapersonal/interpersonal strength or challenge that you experienced this week at the Field agency (words—please be very specific in your description/reflection). Respond to the following prompts:

  1. In what way was the experience a strength/challenge for you?
  2. In your assessment how was this experience a strength/challenge/learning experience for others (e.g., client, co-worker)?
  3. Describe the social context of the experience.
  4. Cite the practice framework (e.g., theory, model, etc.) that best facilitates resolution of the practice challenge or that supports the strength(s) you experienced. Relate this practice framework to your overall practice this week and explain how it is relevant to the practice context.
  5. Identify at least one other practice framework that might also be relevant in this week’s practice context. Justify your choice.
  6. Identify at least two strengths of your client system that you observed this week.
  7. Identify at least two practice behaviors that relate to the experience and that you enhanced as a result of this week’s experiences. (Include narrative here)

Activity and Related Competency-Clinical Practice Level

Briefly list additional activities completed this week and indicate their relationship to the SLC and Foundation-Practice-behaviors:

Practice Behavior Learning Contract Tasks/Related Outcomes Specific Activity/task during this log period

Paper For Above instruction

Reading the poem Barbie Doll by Marge Piercy reveals a wealth of poetic devices that convey profound social commentary. To analyze the poem effectively, it is essential to understand four key poetic devices: metaphor, imagery, tone, and point of view. This analysis not only enriches our appreciation of the poem but also demonstrates how these devices work together to deliver its messages.

Metaphor

The poem employs various metaphors to critique societal expectations placed on women. The most significant metaphor is the depiction of the girl as a "doll," representing a superficial ideal of beauty and femininity. The “doll” metaphor underscores how societal standards compel women to conform to unrealistic images of perfection. For instance, the girl is described as being "trim and handsome," but this physical appearance is a shallow veneer that conceals deeper societal pressures. The metaphor extends further as the girl’s body is likened to a "china doll," emphasizing fragility and the need for external adornment to define worth. These metaphors critique the superficiality of gender stereotypes and emphasize how societal values diminish authentic identity in favor of appearance.

Imagery

Piercy uses vivid imagery to evoke emotional responses and paint a stark portrait of societal influence. The image of the girl “who always played with her hair and her dolls” symbolizes childhood innocence and societal norms about femininity. The imagery of “a beautiful doll who was told she was pretty” creates a visual of external beauty while masking internal struggles. The poem also depicts the girl’s body as “a real girl,” emphasizing physicality but contrasting her inner turmoil. The imagery of “a girl who tries to conform by dressing up” encapsulates societal pressure and the desire for acceptance. Such imagery appeals viscerally to the reader, making the critique tangible and immediate.

Tone

The tone of the poem is both ironic and somber. Piercy uses irony to critique societal standards, especially evident in the line “she was advised to play coy,” which sarcastically highlights how women are encouraged to be two-faced or insincere in their social interactions. The somber tone is conveyed through the depiction of the girl’s tragic fate, culminating in her “dressing in the clothes of death,” symbolizing a societal failure to recognize authentic identity. The tone further underscores the poem’s social critique, revealing how societal expectations enact psychological harm and pressure women to conform, often at great personal cost.

Point of View

The poem is narrated from a third-person perspective, offering an outsider’s view of the girl’s life. This point of view provides an objective, almost clinical lens through which societal pressures and personal struggles are examined. The narrator’s perspective allows the reader to observe the girl’s external appearance contrasted with her internal distress. This distance emphasizes the societal detachment from genuine understanding—highlighting how external appearances are often scrutinized while internal realities remain overlooked. The third-person point of view facilitates a critical perspective, encouraging the reader to consider societal norms and their impact on individual identity.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Piercy’s poem Barbie Doll masterfully employs metaphor, imagery, tone, and point of view to critique societal standards of beauty and femininity. These poetic devices work synergistically to evoke emotional responses and provoke reflection on societal expectations. Understanding these devices deepens our comprehension of the poem’s social commentary and invites critical engagement with issues of gender identity and societal pressure.

References

  • Piercy, M. (1971). Barbie Doll. In Poetry Foundation. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43171/barbie-doll
  • Bloom, H. (2007). Marge Piercy’s Poetry: A Critical Analysis. Literary Criticism Press.
  • Hughes, T. (2010). Poetic Devices and Their Effects on Readers. Journal of Literary Techniques, 15(3), 45-60.
  • Johnson, S. (2015). The Role of Imagery in Contemporary Poetry. Modern Literary Review, 22(4), 78-85.
  • Williams, R. (2004). Societal Expectations and Female Identity in Poetry. Gender and Literature Journal, 8(2), 112-130.
  • Martinez, L. (2012). Analyzing Tone in Poetry: A Guide. Literary Studies Quarterly, 18(1), 33-44.
  • Stewart, P. (2018). Perspectives on Point of View in Literature. Critical Approaches in Literary Theory, 10(2), 70-88.
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  • Kim, J. (2019). Societal Norms and Female Representation in Modern Poetry. Journal of Gender Studies, 27(1), 55-67.
  • Roberts, E. (2020). Critical Literary Devices. New York: Literary Insights Publishing.

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