Joshua answers “I find Esther's descent into insanity a...”

Maddie asked this question about The Bell Jar:

I find Esther's descent into insanity a little rushed or hasty, but I have never experienced mental trauma like hers. Is it relatable to anyone else? Has anyone gone through what Esther is experiencing and could shed some light on this?

Joshua She says several things throughout the book that suggest this was something building up overtime. It's actually very gradual but you have to look for …moreShe says several things throughout the book that suggest this was something building up overtime. It's actually very gradual but you have to look for it. In the beginning of the book, she's already feeling hopeless and her view on things is bleak. She feels out of place and doesn't enjoy the party lifestyle: "I was supposed to be having the time of my life". (less)

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