What is the tone of this Mad Girl's Love Song by sylvia plath? How does the poet convey this tone? Please provide at least 5 specific words / phrases that build the tone.
The tone of "Mad Girl's Love Song" by Sylvia Plath is melancholic, obsessive, and haunting. The poet conveys this tone through the use of vivid imagery, repetition, and a sense of desperation.
1. "I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead" - This phrase conveys a sense of despair and hopelessness.
2. "I fancied you’d return the way you said" - This line shows the speaker's longing for someone who may never come back.
3. "I forgot about your love" - This phrase suggests a feeling of abandonment and rejection.
4. "The stars go waltzing out in blue and red" - This image of the stars waltzing conveys a sense of sadness and longing.
5. "I think I made you up inside my head" - This line suggests the speaker's realization that their love may have been imaginary.