Barbie Doll

Barbie Doll written by Margie Piercy really cuts to the point in the blatant use of sarcasm. I think that this use of sarcasm really brings on the real definition of sarcasm by making it so biting and harsh to read. The sarcasm displayed in the beginning and the end are really what bothered me upon the first reading.
The use of sarcasm to say the, "Magic of puberty,"(5) in a tone that implies it is simply what is going on in the mind that caused her to say such a horrible thing to another girl bothers me. I do not like it when what I think might be the result of others inflicting pain onto one is then turned and blamed as "puberty". There is no evidence behind that and it hurts to read. I would hope that it isn't purely nature that drives us to be so cruel and unruly in our words and actions.
The second use of sarcasm that I found so hurtful was reading the last two lines.
"Consummation at last.
To every woman a happy ending."(24-25)
These lines prove to be so hurtful when the reader realizes the implication that they have. They are point to this idea that all that this lady wanted and failed to receive was the approval of others. She isn't even blessed enough for someone in her everyday life that is filled with "to and fro apologizing" and "abundant sexual drive and manual dexterity" to be complimented by her peers.
I think that I don't like this poem and truly hope to change this kind of outlook in our world through simple compliments and helping those in need of belongingness find it.