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If this poem were to be changed for a male I would call it Ken. This is because that is the name of the male Barbie and the figure a man is to have can still be compared. The male is supposed to be pictured as muscular and in shape. In this poem the woman is portrayed as, “she went to and fro apologizing”. (Piercy 991) It is also said, “lipsticks the color of cherry candy”. (Piercy 991) Transformed for a guy these would probably have something to do with playing sports or the type of work they do. Any man who shows some emotion may be called names or not considered to be a man. All males are supposed to be considered the head of the household and take care of their family. In the poem Barbie, “exercise, diet, smile, and wheedle”. (Piercy 991) In this time period women were to stay home, care for children, and take care of the house. Males were to go to work and provide for the family. They made the choices around the house and expected certain things to be done. Like anyone male or female all these expectations can get very old and sickening. In this poem, “She cut off her nose and her legs and offered them up.” (Piercy 991) In the end we all end up dead and in a casket where people find something good to say about you.
Christina Montag