The student has chosen an appropriate topic for the essay, analyzing Sylvia Plath's confessional mode in selected poems from *Ariel*, which effectively addresses the fragmentation of female identity within a patriarchal context. The sources incorporated are relevant to the research question and demonstrate the student's understanding of broader issues related to the primary texts. The language used is clear and precise, allowing for easy comprehension of the ideas presented. However, the essay includes excessive context about confessional literature that detracts from the focus on Plath's work and relies too heavily on secondary sources, which should be balanced with original analysis. Overall, while the essay meets many criteria effectively, it requires refinement in maintaining focus and integrating secondary sources.
