The Bell Jar

Exploring themes of mental health and societal pressure, the novel follows Esther Greenwood, a gifted young woman who secures a coveted internship at a New York magazine. Despite her apparent success, she struggles with profound feelings of isolation and despair. As societal expectations weigh heavily on her, Esther's mental state deteriorates, leading to a sense of entrapment under a metaphorical bell jar, symbolizing her suffocation and loss of identity.