Elements of Confessional Poetry:
Example of personal story told in the first person narration- TW: Self Harm (http://www.internal.org/Sylvia_Plath/Cut)
- Focuses on subject matter that is previously considered taboo and extremely personal (ie: drug abuse, sex, alcoholism, etc.) such as topics one would discuss at a confessional, to a therapist, or to a close friend.
- First person narration
- Autobiographical
- Careful attention put into rhythm and intonation but do not have a universal style
Example of personal story told in the first person narration- TW: Self Harm (http://www.internal.org/Sylvia_Plath/Cut)