The Bell Jar Characters list

Esther Greenwood

Esther Greenwood is the protagonist of Sylvia Plath’s novel The Bell Jar. She is a talented and ambitious young woman who struggles with mental illness, including depression and suicidal thoughts. Throughout the novel, Esther grapples with the pressures of societal conformity and the limitations placed on women during the 1950s. Despite her struggles, Esther is a determined and resilient character who ultimately seeks to break free from the confines that threaten to suffocate her.