The Bell Jar is a semi-autobiographical novel by Sylvia Plath that explores the struggles of a young woman named Esther Greenwood as she grapples with her identity and mental health. Set in the 1950s, Esther seems to have a promising future, excelling academically and winning a coveted internship in New York City. However, underneath her accomplishments, she feels increasingly alienated and disconnected from the world around her. This sense of isolation becomes more pronounced...