Backward we traveled to reclaim the dayBefore we fell, like Icarus, undone;All we find are altars in decayAnd profane words scrawled black across the sun.--From the poem "Doom of the Exiles", written 16 April 1954
The poem "Doom of the Exiles" by Sylvia Plath reflects on a journey back to the past, seeking to reclaim lost moments before a catastrophic fall, likened to the myth of Icarus. This imagery of Icarus symbolizes human ambition and its consequences, showcasing the fragility of our aspirations.
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