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Analysis and comments on Housewife by Anne Sexton

Comment 3 of 3, added on November 4th, 2005 at 4:35 PM.

I am a housewife and know of what Anne speaks. (suicide runs in my family)

Although I believe we all have compromises to make (the men do as well),
we need to find our true selves and why we do the things we do. Life is
not easy (sounds cliche') and we need to not take it for granted that it
is.
We need to look deeper and if LIFE is not what we want we need to delve
into that. It's not an easy path. We all are different with different
gifts. Find your gift. I haven't yet found mine and I am flawed. But I
still seek it.
Please don't despair. You are not alone.


Sally Pratt from United States
Comment 2 of 3, added on April 27th, 2005 at 12:24 PM.

this poem expresses Anne Sextons regret about being a housewife and how
society wants her to fit into their rules and regulations for women during
this time period. I find this poem harsh with reality and how worhtless
they really feel as human beings. Clean up after everyone and wipes noses
and rear ends. No thanks you did a good job, your expected to do it. Times
have changed and I am glad that women have the opportunities to get a
education and learn about the world around them and what is avaiable to
them.

Linda from United States
Comment 1 of 3, added on December 6th, 2004 at 5:35 PM.

she feels like all she is work. no body cares about her. her husband takes
advantage of her, and all she is suppose to do is work.

Ally from Andorra



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Poet: Anne Sexton
Poem: Housewife
Added: May 22 2003
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Poem of the Day: Sep 3 2005


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