Question

what are key events that made Esther Greenwood depressed in The Bell Jar?

Answer 1

Having discussed the causes of Esther depression, which can be similar to those
of Plath, one can assume that Esther's depression main cause was because she could not accept the male -dominated society in which she lived. Moreover, her refusal to follow her mother's domestic role, interferes with her social acceptance from others. As a result, she isolated herself from the society that expected from her what she was not willing to do. Consequently, Esther's behavior can be described as that of a rebel, like those who refuse to follow the social norms and family rules in any given society.