September 23, 2025Forum for Linguistic StudiesOpen Access

Language as Revolt: A Discursive Inquiry into Gendered Deliberation in the Confessional Writings of Plath and Das

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This discursive inquiry reveals how confessional poetry challenges patriarchal narratives, suggesting new forms of agency in women.

Das and Plath's poetry uses language to reclaim agency, subtly subverting patriarchal narratives and norms.
Their confessional styles showcase psychological disintegration and socio-political opposition through unique linguistic techniques.
The research employs Critical Discourse Analysis to reveal how language acts as both a weapon and a shield against oppression.
The findings highlight how confessional narratives from both poets not only express personal struggles but also reveal their status as radical voices.

Ghangale et al. (2025) studied this question.

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