Classic and Contemporary Poetry

THE HANGING MAN, by SYLVIA PLATH            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: By the roots of my hair some god got hold of me
Last Line: If he were I, he would do what I did
Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Ted, Mrs.
Subject(s): Capital Punishment; Torture; Hanging; Executions; Death Penalty