Jaime answers “What was the reason for Esther's bleeding...”

Kirjasieppo asked this question about The Bell Jar:

What was the reason for Esther's bleeding and why wasn't the reader explained this?

Jaime I'm fairly certain she was hemorrhaging. I'm not sure why this wasn't made clear to the reader. Maybe Plath didn't think it was important to focus on …moreI'm fairly certain she was hemorrhaging. I'm not sure why this wasn't made clear to the reader. Maybe Plath didn't think it was important to focus on the medical aspect of the bleeding, and instead wanted the reader to focus more on the symbolism-- the destruction and difficulty that came with all of Esther's romantic relationships. (less)

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