![]() ![]() Clearly, Esther is deeply troubled by the hypocritical world that holds her, and feels overwhelmed and powerless to break free of her inner world of isolation. These emotional burdens result not only in Esther’s social and intellectual separation, but also her mental breakdown.Įsther despises the superiority that men retain over women and the maternal role which women are expected to fulfill. Outwardly, she appears successful and highly motivated, which contrasts sharply with her inner confusion and feelings of helplessness causing her dilemma to depress her even more.Įsther is a sensitive, intelligent young woman who feels demoralized by the noticeable social limitations placed upon women, and the stress she feels concerning her future. She felt like her mind and soul should be with her body so she decided to commit suicide. The social restrictions placed upon women of her time, her own insecurities over her identity, and the pressure she receives from all of her close ones. There are many factors and components that cause this to happen to Esther. ![]() ![]() In “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath the main character, Esther Greenwood was submerged into gloominess after her third year of college while it was summer. ![]()
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