The theme of this poem is perspective, how woman sees herself and how she is actually represented. In other words, this poem denigrates the idea of ​​vanity and replaces it with reality. Plath uses different types of figures of speech to try to clarify her desired theme. In the first nine lines of the poem, personification is used to promote the theme. The second section of lines 10-14 of the Plath poem uses metaphors, paradoxes, and a jealous tone to relate to the theme of the poem. The final section of lines 15-18 of the Plath poem uses a simile and a very serious tone to show exactly what the main theme of the poem is. The first nine lines of the poem's personification are largely used to establish the idea that the mirror is not just a mirror but a truthful object that reflects the truth. In line 2, the writer says, “Whatever I see, I swallow immediately.” This line is the mirror that presents itself. This quote can be looked at this line in a literal sense or for a deeper meaning. In all cases, personification is used. Plath wanted us to relate to the deeper meaning that the mirror had the ability to easily and quickly absorb its surroundings. The idea of ​​a mirror immediately swallowing everything it sees can also be a frightening image, as the literal or otherwise ability to absorb everything you encounter physically or spiritually can be very powerful and dangerous if used incorrectly . This ability will come in handy when the mirror tries to reflect the truth. In line 4, the writer writes, “I am not cruel, only honest.” Again, this line is part of the mirror's introduction. Usually, when we think of a mirror, we don't think of it as being cruel, but rather as being truthful. This quote is used for middle of paper......walking towards the mirror. Plath uses a variety of fleeting language and tone to express the theme she wanted the poem to represent. In the first part of the poem she uses personification heavily to give us an honest background of the mirror and what exactly it does. The second part of the poem Plath uses metaphors, paradox, and a jealous tone to describe the relationship between the mirror and the woman. The last part of the poem uses a simile with a very serious tone to ultimately describe how he sees the woman. The three parts of the poem are used to shape the theme of the poem, namely perspective, how the woman sees herself, and how she is actually represented. In this case, she still clings strongly to vanity while the mirror forces her to accept reality.