Everything people did seemed so silly, because they only died in the end.
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In "The Bell Jar," Sylvia Plath explores the profound sense of disillusionment and existential crisis experienced by the protagonist, Esther Greenwood. The quote suggests a perspective that renders life's activities trivial in light of the inevitable fate of death. This viewpoint reflects a deep-seated melancholy, emphasizing the futility of social conventions and ambitions, as they ultimately lead nowhere meaningful.
Esther's observations highlight her struggle with societal expectations and her search for...
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