Classic and Contemporary Poetry

DADDY, by SYLVIA PLATH        Recitation by Author     Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: You do not do, you do not do
Last Line: They always knew it was you. / daddy, daddy, you bastard, I'm through
Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Ted, Mrs.
Subject(s): Fathers; Fathers & Daughters; Hate; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jews; Nazis; Shoah; Judaism; National Socialism