Question

What was Sylvia Plath's father's profession?

• A. Writer
• B. Doctor
• C. Professor of Biology
• D. Lawyer

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Professor of Biology

Otto Plath, Sylvia Plath's father, was a professor of biology and an expert on bees. His profession and expertise in entomology are notable as they later influenced Sylvia's poetry, particularly in her use of bee imagery to explore themes of control, nature, and life cycles. Otto Plath's German immigrant background and his academic pursuits also played a role in shaping Sylvia's intellectual and emotional landscape.