Esther, who barely knows Joan, is amazed to hear that the other girl, miserable at work, flew to New York City and attempted suicide after reading about Esther's disappearance. Joan passes on the clippings she has collected about Esther; it is the first time Esther realizes that her story made the papers.
Since her arrival, Esther has been undergoing insulin therapy. One night, she has a reaction to the insulin and feels better for a short time. More helpful than the insulin is the fact that Doctor Nolan decides Esther should not have visitors for a while; visitors, especially her mother, have been irritating Esther for a long time. When Esther confesses that she hates her mother, Doctor Nolan seems pleased by her frankness.
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The Bell Jar - Summary Chapter
AcakThe 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...