Question

“Edge” is one of the last poems Plath wrote before her suicide. How does knowing this information affect your understanding of the poem?

Answer 1

While Plath wrote the poem she was thinking about ending her life. She is said to of left the Earth, the poem being  her suicide note.

Answer 2

Answer: I undestand that the poem speaks about her feelings towards death.

Explanation: The writer Silvia Plath wrote the poem "Edge" some time before she decided to end with her life. The poem is about a woman who finds perfection after death. Knowing that Plath died in such a way helps us understand that she thought that after death she would find peace and perfection.