I hate handing over money to people for doing what I could just as easily do myself, it makes me nervous.
In Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar," the protagonist expresses a deep discomfort with the idea of spending money on services that she feels capable of handling herself. This sentiment reflects her struggle with financial independence and self-worth, as she grapples with societal expectations and her own abilities. The act of handing over money becomes a source of anxiety for her, symbolizing a loss of control and autonomy.
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