Marge Piercy “barbiedoll”
Q001) The very end of the poem actually ends with the phrase “a happy ending”. Why might the poet have chosen this final phrase? What other kinds of stories does it remind you of?
Q002) What action, or actions, does the subject of the poemthe “girlchild”take of her own accord? What actions are done to her? What effect does this dynamic have in the poem?
Q003) What do you think is implied by the phrase “as usual” in the opening line: “This girlchild was born as usual” (line 1)?
Q004) What might a poem that focuses on masculine gender stereotypes and expectations be like? What would its title be?
Q005) What narrative perspective is used in the poem and what effect does this have? What effect might a different perspective have?
Q006) Why might the author have chosen the title “Barbie Doll” for this poem? Beyond the literal toy, what does the title imply to you?
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