r/OldSchoolCool Jul 27 '26

1950s Sylvia Plath in happier times, early 1950s

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u/slimegoob Jul 28 '26

Whats weirder is they died in the same manner. By sticking their heads in the oven. I honestly dont know the cases but its very clearly linked to him

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u/AlbertTheHorse Jul 28 '26

Damn. I did not know that.

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u/slimegoob Jul 28 '26

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

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u/Komatoasty Jul 29 '26

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.

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u/slimegoob Jul 29 '26

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