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Can you analize the poem "women" by adrienne rich?

My three sisters are sitting
on rocks of black obsidian.
For the first time, in this light, I can see who they are.

My first sister is sewing her costume for the procession.
She is going as the Transparent lady
and all her nerves will be visible.

My second sister is also sewing,
at the seam over her heart which has never healed entirely,
At last, she hopes, this tightness in her chest will ease.

My third sister is gazing
at a dark-red crust spreading westward far out on the sea.
Her stockings are torn but she is beautiful.

i think it has to do with relationships with men and rejections. i also know adrienne rich is known for feminist writing. thnks
  • 9 months ago
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My three sisters are sitting
on rocks of black obsidian.
For the first time, in this light, I can see who they are.

My first sister is sewing her costume for the procession.
She is going as the Transparent lady
and all her nerves will be visible.

My second sister is also sewing,
at the seam over her heart which has never healed entirely,
At last, she hopes, this tightness in her chest will ease.

My third sister is gazing
at a dark-red crust spreading westward far out on the sea.
Her stockings are torn but she is beautiful.


i dont really understand what the true meaning of the poem is. i heard its about some women who got raped or about a man leaving his wife. i dont know where to come to a conclusion about it

9 months ago

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    Don't understand what your asking
    • 9 months ago

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