... that Esther's, not only physical but psychological conflict, is addressed as she strives to meet the expectations of a typical 1950's woman. To be a lady free of marriage, free of children, and free of stereotypes in the 50's wasn't to be a woman at all. Additionally, Plath uses the imagery of internal conflict to confront the demons that her fictionalized characters, including Esther, face. The internal demons which ... only as a writer but a career woman. Also the stereotypes which seem to impact Esther the most hold equally if not more significance as she fails to maintain this ideal...

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• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School