Question

In Marge Piercy's poem "Barbie Doll," what is conveyed through the choice of gifts given to the newborn child?

Answer 1

It could be C or D but I believe it is C since the poem seems to bring across the idea that most people see women as skinny or thin and to have large legs or a large nose, she, by some is considered "off." That's just what I think.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Anger about gender stereotyping.

Explanation:

Marge Piercy's "Barbie Doll" focuses on the predicament of a 'girl-child' and exemplifies a feminist tone. She critics the cultural stereotype of a perfect woman. She displays her anguish by suggesting the body image and patterns of behavior enforced by society as fatal. These deadly consequences include the girls killing themselves when they fail to meet the extensive unreasonable standards set up by society. She argues that these norms mistreat the psyche of the woman and they prefer dying over attaining the perfect body. Thus, the poem is a commentary against gender stereotyping.