The Bell Jar Ch. 17-18

What does Esther mean when she says she feels trapped under a bell jar?

When Esther says that she feels trapped under a bell jar she basically means that she feels trapped from the real world. Her situation is a very delicate one and Esther thinks that whatever happens and wherever she goes it will not change. This is why she says that she feels trapped under a bell jar. Esther gets alot of attention from people and doctors and she feels trapped by everyone. She feels trapped from putting her life back on track. She is in a tough situation and she doesn't really know how to handle it. Although her recovery is slowly starting to get better she is unsure that one day she will be completely "normal" again. This is why she feels trapped under a bell jar.