Title Analysis: The Mirror is the speaker of the poem.
Content: The Mirror tells a narrative of how it shows people the truth, and is rewarded by their discontent and stress because of their appearance. People are so wrapped up in the way that they look, that it drags them down; this message is conveyed in the second stanza, when the mirror becomes a lake that a woman drowns in.
Analysis: This is Plath's commentary on obsession with physical appearance. The Mirror is neutral and truthful, only containing the reflection of what is there in front of it, and the people who see their reflection are constantly unhappy.
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