Who is Crow? Exploring the Works of Ted Hughes
Faculty Mentor
Paul Lindholdt
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
5-7-2024 9:30 AM
End Date
5-7-2024 9:50 AM
Location
PAT 304
Primary Discipline of Presentation
English
Abstract
English poet Ted Hughes lived a life of tragedy. He lost many loved ones to suicide. His first wife, well-known poet Sylvia Plath, took her life after her marriage to Hughes fell apart. Six years later, Hughes’ mistress Assia Wevill took her life and the life of the daughter she had with Hughes. Many might think that this is a coincidence, but it leaves one to wonder if these women shared similar experiences in their relationships with Hughes. This presentation seeks to uncover any personality traits of Ted Hughes that are reflected in his collection of poems titled Crow. The presentation will start by looking at the life of Ted Hughes, followed by exploring his poems “Examination at the Womb-Door,” “Crow’s Theology,” and “Crow’s First Lesson.” Then the presentation will identify any underlying themes in these poems that could indicate more about the nature and disposition of Ted Hughes.
Recommended Citation
Blunt, Abigail R., "Who is Crow? Exploring the Works of Ted Hughes" (2024). 2024 Symposium. 2.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/op_2024/o1_2024/2
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Who is Crow? Exploring the Works of Ted Hughes
PAT 304
English poet Ted Hughes lived a life of tragedy. He lost many loved ones to suicide. His first wife, well-known poet Sylvia Plath, took her life after her marriage to Hughes fell apart. Six years later, Hughes’ mistress Assia Wevill took her life and the life of the daughter she had with Hughes. Many might think that this is a coincidence, but it leaves one to wonder if these women shared similar experiences in their relationships with Hughes. This presentation seeks to uncover any personality traits of Ted Hughes that are reflected in his collection of poems titled Crow. The presentation will start by looking at the life of Ted Hughes, followed by exploring his poems “Examination at the Womb-Door,” “Crow’s Theology,” and “Crow’s First Lesson.” Then the presentation will identify any underlying themes in these poems that could indicate more about the nature and disposition of Ted Hughes.
