Anne Sexton: Poems
Meaning of Anne Sexton's The House
What is the meaning of her poem the House?
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What is the meaning of her poem the House?
"The House" is about a woman coming to terms with the way that past relationships and abuse have manifested themselves in her body and psyche, while also dealing with her own shattered sense of selfhood. It is mostly a collection of vignettes that explore various aspects of the speaker's memories.
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