Symbolism
What do mirrors in the poem represent?
Vanity and self-obsession
What was the woman obsessed with?
Her appearance.
What did the woman care too much about?
her reflection
How did the woman’s obsession with mirrors lead to her isolation?
She locked herself indoors and became trapped by her own reflection.
What did the woman surround herself with?
Mirrors
What does the woman’s disappearance into the mirror symbolize?
losing herself to vanity
What did the woman’s obsession cause her to do?
Disappear into the mirror.
What does vanity lead to in the poem?
loneliness
What was the effect of the woman’s isolation on her life?
She lost her connection with the outside world and disappeared.
Who broke into the woman’s house?
The villagers
What does the house full of mirrors symbolize?
Self-isolation and obsession.
What did the woman lose because of her obsession?
Herself.
What is a symbol of vanity in the poem?
the mirrors
How does the poem show the dangers of isolating oneself?
It shows that obsession can lead to being cut off from others and reality.
Where did the woman disappear?
into a mirror
What is a mirror often used to symbolize in literature?
Reflection and vanity.
Why did the women obsess over mirrors?
Because she was obsessed with her appearance.
What did vanity cause the woman to focus on?
Only herself
What happened to the woman’s relationships as a result of her isolation?
She had no relationships, as she focused only on herself and her mirrors.
What happened to the people who lived in the house after her?
they lost a loved one
What does the woman’s fate symbolize about the dangers of self-focus?
Losing touch with reality and others.
What can too much obsession lead to?
Isolation
What can vanity make someone lose?
Touch with reality
What lesson does the poem teach about the dangers of isolating oneself from others?
It warns that self-absorption and isolation can lead to personal destruction.
Who was the first person taken by the woman in the mirror?
the little girl