What Is Esther's Role In The Bell Jar

Many characters in The Bell Jar take on a maternal role in the main character’s life and affect every aspect of the plot. Esther is the protagonist and heroine of The Bell Jar. She is a unique character because is she is an autobiographical portrait of the author, Sylvia Plath. The entire plot is the chronological descent into her insanity and the struggle to overcome it. Esther's insanity is rooted in her personal struggle with many things within society. Every character in the novel connects to Esther’s struggle. She deals with authority from her mother and boss; frustration and confusion about sexual interactions with men; disappointments in friendships; and the overall expectations placed on females in society. Suicide becomes her easiest