Great Regulars: The attempt to unify her narrative

is not effective however. The possible reminder of a Greek tragedy leaves the poem unwieldy yet shallow with its lack of a tragic character. Her attempt to assign herself in that role looks pathetic, as it becomes clear that she is merely blaming a created entity she calls "Death & Co." for her own doubts and fears.

from Linda Sue Grimes: Suite101.com: Plath's "Death & Co."

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In the first quatrain, the speaker had begun by even averring that when all is said and done those poets actually wasted their time in composing such vulgar descriptions. He now clips their flights of fancy by stating that their attempt to express beauty exists in "a blazon." Although they tried to accomplish greatness, they remained immature and obvious in their attempts.

from Linda Sue Grimes: Suite101.com: Shakespeare Sonnet 106

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