“Marks” is a poem about a woman who is constantly being judged from multiple standards on her performances as a day to day mother. Her family takes care of setting these standards, differing from her husband, son, and daughter. Even though she receives fairly good marks from her family “[she’s] dropping out].”(12) The speaker is trying to show us that one who is constantly being judged by others may take a turn that shows they can defeat the system.
The speaker makes it clear that she herself takes care of many of the family duties.