Unpopular opinion, but her husband was a toxic force as well.
I think we are more enlightened now than when I read her work and biography back in the 80s.
She also murdered their daughter before taking her life, which lies in stark contrast to the way Plath herself took careful steps to keep her own children safe when she ended hers.
Not saying he’s a killer but its definitely one hell of a coincidence ! But im assuming police looked into it at least, but like i said i haven’t looked into it. Hopefully someone with more info will reply
That was my first thought upon hearing about the second wife. It was only a year or so later i believe. So perhaps there was some weird competition very strange nonetheless
Assia met Sylvia and her husband Ted Hughes when they were all married. Ted and Assia began an affair. When Sylvia committed suicide like, less than a year after the affair started and Ted Left Sylvia for Assia, Assia began to use lots of Sylvia's things and supposedly became obsessed with Sylvia. Ted was also overcome by Sylvia's death.
For all the conjecture, speculation based on poetry, narratives, etc. I personally will always think poorly of Assia and Ted.
Assia for killing her 4 year old daughter along with her, whereas Sylvia took every precaution to keep her children safe, Assia for taking up an affair with a married man/her friends husband, and Ted most of all. Ted for stringing these women along, cheating, severe emotional and physical abuse, etc. He is scum.
Omg youre so right i forgot THATS HOW IT HAPPENED i forgot some of the most damning parts jeez yah it honestly does get worse. Ugh thanks for the reply
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u/AlbertTheHorse Jul 28 '26
Unpopular opinion, but her husband was a toxic force as well. I think we are more enlightened now than when I read her work and biography back in the 80s.