Part one of term paper
English 603-101 With the evolution of society, materialism has become strongly present in our every day lives. Constantly exposed to changing styles and habits, today's generation is forced to keep up with rising standards that are overwhelming and destructive. As illustrated in the poem, "Barbie Doll," by Marge Piercy the character faced suc ...

Part two of term paper
... e.t.c. It was the simplicity of childhood. All these innocent ideas and views ended when she became surrounded by the pressures of puberty. The word "magic" can be used to symbolize good or bad, but in this poem it signifies the stage of puberty in terms of developing a child's identity. It holds a negative meaning for it marks the beginning of the character's downfall. With one comment from a classmate, all her beauty, intelligence and all that she believed to be slowly faded under the standard ...