The novel is owned by the author - Sylvia Plath. The summary of course I took from Google.
The Bell Jar details the life of Esther Greenwood, a college student who dreams of becoming a poet. She is selected for a month-long summer internship as a...
Ladies' Day magazine throws a celebratory luncheon for the 12 contest winners. Doreen is absent from the lunch, and Betsy questions Esther about missing the fur show earlier that morning. With manic determination, Esther devours caviar, chicken, and avocado stuffed with crabmeat.
As she eats, Esther thinks back on her unpleasant morning. Her magazine editor, Jay Cee, had berated her for not taking her contest internship seriously.
Until this point, Esther has experienced nothing but success in her life. College honors, scholarships, and prizes have come effortlessly to her. Even in physics-where she understands literally nothing-Esther earns an A. This feat allows Esther to trick the college dean into allowing her to take a required chemistry course without having to turn in any work.
When Jay Cee ruthlessly lists the skills required for a career in publishing, Esther realizes that her college success will not help her much after graduation.
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