This is quite depressing because well, it seems like there is no hope for Esther. She has lost hope in herself, and I guess this is why she has tried to kill her self multiple times. But, also, after her shock treatment at the new institution, she wakes up from an unconscience state, and walks outside only to find that the Bell Jar has been lifted up over her slightly, giving her fresh air and hope to breathe. This makes me happy because I was quite saddened by Esther's constant state of sadness and depression.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Trapped in a JAR!!!!!!!
The title of the book is for the first time used in the context. She is saying that she is trapped in a Bell Jar. By this she means that, no matter where she goes, she always be trapped. No matter how nice of a place, city, or institution, she always will be covered and trapped by her illness. She is making this claim because Philomena Guinea has decided to put her into a private institution. Sure it's nicer there, but Esther, in a way thinks that there is no way to cure her, no matter how nice of an environment she is in.
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Rory,
It was nice to see that she felt the bell jar was slightly lifted. I agree that she feels trapped by her illness and realizes that no matter where she goes, she will be under the bell jar. This is a quite sad feeling that she has. I agree with you that this book is quite depressing. Even though she feels the shock therapy is working, she only feels like the bell jar slightly lifted, which is once again sad. Even though she has a little bit of fresh air and freedom, the bell jar still is there to trap her again if she get sick. But I agree with what you had to say.
Good blog
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