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Conforming to society Brings one fear and doubt Am I really good enough? Do I stand a chance? There is one answer that's for certain, and that Is replacing this horror with perfection I'm longing for acceptance into this world, Which molds my perception If you cut out my imperfections and make me Part of this god forsaken race, then Yes! I will conform. This poem is a response to Marge Piercy's "Barbie Doll" which …

…struggles with the conformation of society. In the poem she does not committ suicide she is simply having plastic surgury. The casket is the operating table, and the undertaker is her surgeon. In this poem the character could not accept her looks and had dealt with them for too long. Trying everything in her power to change herself. When nothing would work she conformed and molded herself into the image that society perceives as perfect.