While “Birthday Present” refers to biblical events, “Tulips” focuses more on actions performed by Christians, such as “communion” (line 35) and the baptism referenced in line 27. The religious allusions in "Birthday Gift" are also more in line with the life of Jesus, notably marking his birth through the "annunciation" of the Virgin Mary ( line 9) and his death at the “last supper” (line 26). Through these allusions, Plath's tone is one of contempt and disbelief, using them to guide her own ironic actions of wanting death as a birthday present. While many people turn to religion as hope for a new life, Plath's rejection of these sources underscores her determination not to turn back the clock, as shown by her suicide in 1963. This draws attention to the Plath's message that one must pay attention to both ends of life and death. and weigh the costs and benefits before solidifying your decision. Likewise, in “Tulips,” the emphasis on the physical actions performed by believers does not necessarily mark their strength in faith. Plath, noting that she strives to "lie down with [her] hands raised and be completely empty", refers to Jesus' resurrection from the dead, but in the opposite terms since she wants reborn through death. The reference to the baptism and communion tablet